Butner, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 38.3% more expensive than Butner, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,159 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Butner, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Butner, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Portland
than in Butner, North Carolina
Butner, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Butner, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher