Sanford, ME Cost of Living


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Sanford cost of living score
109.9
More expensive
9.9% higher
than the US average
13.3% higher
than the Maine average
Sanford, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 109.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.9% higher than the U.S. average and 13.3% higher than the average for Maine.

Sanford, ME

Housing costs in Sanford?
A typical home costs $308,800, which is 8.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 7.5% less expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sanford costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Sanford?
To live comfortably in Sanford, Maine, a minimum annual income of $59,040 for a family, and $39,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sanford?
The cost of living in Sanford, ME is relatively high compared to other parts of the country. According to Sperling’s Best Places, Sanford has a cost of living index (COLI) score of 139.5, meaning that the city is 39.5% more expensive than the national average. This higher cost of living can be attributed to housing costs, which are 23% higher than the national average and transportation costs which are 7% higher than the national average. In addition, food costs are 6% higher than the national average. However, overall Sanford is a great place to live with its abundance of natural beauty and a sense of community among its residents.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesSanfordMaineUnited States
  109.997.0100.0
  106.4107.1100
  91.096.5100.0
  89.7103.4100.0
  $308,800$334,000$338,100
  104.1%103.6%100.0%
  90.479.2100.0
  106.792.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in this town for the majority of my life and I never have come across so many heroin needles in my life. 5  More

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