Durham, North Carolina vs. Cumberland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cumberland, Maine is 28.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $386,769 in Cumberland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cumberland, Maine is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Cumberland
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Cumberland, ME
Compared to Durham, Cumberland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher