Advance, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 17.5% more expensive than Advance, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,771 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Advance, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Advance, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Portland
than in Advance, North Carolina
Advance, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Advance, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher