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PORTLAND vs. CARY
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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Cary, North Carolina

The cost of living in Cary, North Carolina is 1.9% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $76,421 in Cary, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cary, North Carolina is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Cary
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs Cary, NC

Compared to Portland, Cary is:

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1.9% higher

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7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.1% lower

Commute

13.1% higher

Health

4.8% higher

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Personal

8.6% lower

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