Cost of Living Calculator - Sanford, North Carolina vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 60.3% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $296,642 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Austin
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs Austin, TX
Compared to Sanford, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% higher
      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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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