Orono, Maine vs. Franklin, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Franklin, North Carolina is 1.7% cheaper than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,712 in Franklin, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Franklin, North Carolina is cheaper than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Franklin
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs. Franklin, NC
Compared to Orono, Franklin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher