Beckley, West Virginia vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 56.1% more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $78,031 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Beckley, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Beckley, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
307% more expensive in South Portland
than in Beckley, West Virginia
Beckley, WV vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Beckley, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  325.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher