Sanford, NC Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Sanford, North Carolina?
$4,170 / month
for a family, 22.8% less expensive than the national average A total of $50,040 for the year for a family.
$3,333 / month
for a single person, 30.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $40,000 for the year for a single person.

Sanford cost of living score
81
Less expensive
19.0% lower
than the US average
11.0% lower
than the North Carolina average
Sanford, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.0% lower than the U.S. average and 11.0% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Sanford, NC

Housing costs in Sanford?
A typical home costs $261,600, which is 22.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 9.6% less expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Sanford costs $1,130 per month, which is 21.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and close to the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Sanford?
To live comfortably in Sanford, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $50,040 for a family, and $40,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Sanford?
The cost of living in Sanford, NC is very affordable compared to other cities in the region. The median home value in Sanford is around $127,400 and the median rent is only about $779 per month. Grocery prices are also lower than the national average, while utilities such as electricity and water are relatively low too. In addition, a variety of recreational activities can be found throughout Sanford, from golf courses to museums and parks. All these factors contribute to make Sanford a great place to live at an affordable price.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesSanfordNorth CarolinaUnited States
    Unlock91.0100.0
  95.1  Unlock100.0
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  61.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$289,300$338,100
  100.7  Unlock100.0
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  89.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Sanford
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Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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