Sanford, North Carolina vs. Cerritos, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cerritos, California is 116.0% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,549 in Cerritos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cerritos, California is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
273% more expensive in Cerritos
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Cerritos, CA
Compared to Sanford, Cerritos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  116.0% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  418.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  131.7% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher