Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 23.8% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $99,062 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Long Island
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Long_Island, ME
Compared to Raleigh, Long_Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  7.7% lower
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher