Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Lewiston, Maine


The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 15.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $168,164 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Lewiston, ME
Compared to Raleigh, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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