Strafford, New Hampshire vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 11.8% cheaper than Strafford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $44,090 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Strafford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is cheaper than Strafford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Sanford
than in Strafford, New Hampshire
Strafford, NH vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Strafford, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% lower
      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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher