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


The cost of living in Halifax, North Carolina is 36.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $31,680 in Halifax, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Halifax, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Halifax
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Halifax, NC
Compared to Portland, Halifax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% lower

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