Cost of Living Calculator - Tacoma, Washington vs Sanford, North Carolina


The cost of living in Sanford, North Carolina is 31.6% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $34,195 in Sanford, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, North Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Sanford
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs Sanford, NC
Compared to Tacoma, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.5% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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