Cost of Living Calculator - Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 10.5% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,726 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in South Portland
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Emerald Isle, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher

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