| Destin, FL | Portland, ME | United States |
Overall | 100.9 | 112.5 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 105.3 | 111.3 | 100 |
Health | 104.2 | 90.5 | 100 |
Housing | 168.1 | 149.1 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $605,200 | $451,100 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 10,340.0% | 10,270.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 93.3 | 76.4 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 106.3 | 114.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three More
This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare More
I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30 More
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Reviews for Portland 35 Reviews
Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when More
I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased. More
I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he More
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