Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Wake Forest, North Carolina


The cost of living in Wake Forest, North Carolina is 1.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,106 in Wake Forest, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wake Forest, North Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
12% cheaper in Wake Forest
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Wake Forest, NC
Compared to Portland, Wake Forest is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  25.9% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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