Lewiston, Maine vs. Durham, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, North Carolina is 13.2% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $84,930 in Durham, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Durham, North Carolina is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Durham
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Durham, NC
Compared to Lewiston, Durham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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)
  56.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower