Greenville, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.9% more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,449 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Greenville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Portland
than in Greenville, North Carolina
Greenville, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Greenville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher