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 $78,137 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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  Renter
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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
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  12.3% lower
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