Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 22.0% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $122,028 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Portland
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Baton Rouge, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher