Cullowhee, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 16.7% more expensive than Cullowhee, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,342 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cullowhee, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Cullowhee, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Portland
than in Cullowhee, North Carolina
Cullowhee, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Cullowhee, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  26.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% higher