Sanford, North Carolina vs. Winter Haven, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winter Haven, Florida is 10.0% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,019 in Winter Haven, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winter Haven, Florida is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Winter Haven
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Winter Haven, FL
Compared to Sanford, Winter Haven is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower