East Flat Rock, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.1% more expensive than East Flat Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,032 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in East Flat Rock, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than East Flat Rock, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Portland
than in East Flat Rock, North Carolina
East Flat Rock, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to East Flat Rock, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  28.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher