Albany, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 16.0% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,979 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Portland
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Albany, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower