Sanford, North Carolina vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 108.9% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,390 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in New York
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. New York, NY
Compared to Sanford, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.9% 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
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  379.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.5% higher
  Commute
  157.2% higher
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.3% higher