What is a pro or con of living in Hillsborough, North Carolinacompared to Westport Island, Maine?

Childcare is 10% more expensive in Hillsborough.

What salary do I need to live in Hillsborough, North Carolina copmared to Westport Island, Maine?

A salary of $50,000 in Westport Island, Maine should increase to $54,419 in Hillsborough, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WESTPORT ISLAND vs. HILLSBOROUGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Westport Island, Maine vs. Hillsborough, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsborough, North Carolina is 8.8% more expensive than Westport Island, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,419 in Hillsborough, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westport Island, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hillsborough, North Carolina is more expensive than Westport Island, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
10% more expensive in Hillsborough
than in Westport Island, Maine

Westport Island, ME vs. Hillsborough, NC

Compared to Westport Island, Hillsborough is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

9.9% higher

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Westport Island, Maine vs. Hillsborough, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westport Island, ME vs. Hillsborough, NC

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