Cost of Living Calculator - Sanford, North Carolina vs Lancaster, California


The cost of living in Lancaster, California is 42.5% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,273 in Lancaster, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, California is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Lancaster
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs Lancaster, CA
Compared to Sanford, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  69.3% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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