Cost of Living Calculator - New Bern, North Carolina vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 31.8% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,904 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in South Portland
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs South Portland, ME
Compared to New Bern, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  109.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  17.3% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher

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