Boone, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.4% more expensive than Boone, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,608 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boone, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Boone, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Portland
than in Boone, North Carolina
Boone, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Boone, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  34.5% higher
  Health
  27.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher