Ashland, Oregon vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.4% cheaper than Ashland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $92,556 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Ashland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Portland
than in Ashland, Oregon
Ashland, OR vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Ashland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% lower
      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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher