Cost of Living Calculator - Orono, Maine vs Raleigh, North Carolina


The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 17.3% more expensive than Orono, Maine.

You would need a salary of $87,975 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orono, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Orono, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Orono, Maine
Orono, ME vs Raleigh, NC
Compared to Orono, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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