Fort Kent, Maine vs. Boone, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 24.0% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,020 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Boone
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Boone, NC
Compared to Fort Kent, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher