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ANCHORAGE vs. PORTLAND
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Anchorage, Alaska vs. Portland, Maine
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Portland, Maine is
3.5%
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska.
You would need a salary of
$62,703
in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is
cheaper
than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
27% cheaper in Portland
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Anchorage, Portland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
9.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
7.5% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.0% lower
Commute
27.0% lower
Health
27.8% lower
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
12.3% lower
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