Mills River, North Carolina vs. Machias, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Machias, Maine is 31.9% cheaper than Mills River, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,027 in Machias, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Mills River, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Machias, Maine is cheaper than Mills River, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Machias
than in Mills River, North Carolina
Mills River, NC vs. Machias, ME
Compared to Mills River, Machias is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.9% lower
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower