What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 46% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $13,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $16,021 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 23.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $16,021 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Portland
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Albuquerque, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

52.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.7% higher

Commute

14.5% lower

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.2% higher

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Portland, ME

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