Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Boone, North Carolina


The cost of living in Boone, North Carolina is 13.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,013 in Boone, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boone, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Boone
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Boone, NC
Compared to Portland, Boone is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower

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