High Point, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 39.0% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $139,006 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Portland
than in High Point, North Carolina
High Point, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to High Point, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher