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


The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 25.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,831 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Murphy
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Murphy, NC
Compared to Portland, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  37.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower

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