Altamont, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 47.2% more expensive than Altamont, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $73,618 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Altamont, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Altamont, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
222% more expensive in Portland
than in Altamont, Illinois
Altamont, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Altamont, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  201.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher