Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Elizabeth City, North Carolina


The cost of living in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is 24.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $97,936 in Elizabeth City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elizabeth City, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Elizabeth City
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Elizabeth City, NC
Compared to Portland, Elizabeth City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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