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


The cost of living in Northchase, North Carolina is 21.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,120 in Northchase, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northchase, 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 Northchase
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Northchase, NC
Compared to Portland, Northchase is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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