Augusta, Maine vs. Portland, Oregon

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 59.7% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $111,797 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Portland
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Portland, OR
Compared to Augusta, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.6% lower
  Commute
  102.3% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher

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