Austin, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 13.5% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $38,914 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Portland
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Austin, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
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  Personal
  7.6% higher
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