Sanford, North Carolina vs. Swansboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansboro, North Carolina is 14.5% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,874 in Swansboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansboro, North Carolina is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Swansboro
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Swansboro, NC
Compared to Sanford, Swansboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher