What is a pro or con of living in South Portland, Mainecompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in South Portland.

What salary do I need to live in South Portland, Maine copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Arlington, Virginia could decrease to $33,849 in South Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. SOUTH PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 32.3% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $33,849 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in South Portland
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. South Portland, ME

Compared to Arlington, South Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.5% higher

Commute

38.1% lower

Health

10.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. South Portland, ME

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