Wilson, North Carolina vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 42.5% more expensive than Wilson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,274 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Wilson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Portland
than in Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson, NC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Wilson, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% higher
      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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  30.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher