Calais, Maine vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 33.7% more expensive than Calais, Maine.

You would need a salary of $334,204 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Calais, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Calais, Maine
Calais, ME vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Calais, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher