Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,509 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Portland
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Allentown, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher