Appleton, Wisconsin vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 29.9% more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $90,950 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in South Portland
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Appleton, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  17.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher