Garner, North Carolina vs. Saco, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 8.5% more expensive than Garner, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $159,565 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Garner, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is more expensive than Garner, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Saco
than in Garner, North Carolina
Garner, NC vs. Saco, ME
Compared to Garner, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher