Black Mountain, North Carolina vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 27.2% cheaper than Black Mountain, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $36,407 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is cheaper than Black Mountain, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Calais
than in Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, NC vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Black Mountain, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower