Sanford, Maine vs. Santa Claus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Claus, Indiana is 11.7% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,136 in Santa Claus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Claus, Indiana is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Santa Claus
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Santa Claus, IN
Compared to Sanford, Santa Claus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower