Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 16.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,979 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Portland
than in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Wilmington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
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  16.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  23.8% lower
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  Personal
  8.2% higher
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