What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Bellingham, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 25% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Bellingham, Washington?

A salary of $180,000 in Bellingham, Washington could decrease to $163,490 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BELLINGHAM vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Bellingham, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $163,490 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Portland
than in Bellingham, Washington

Bellingham, WA vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Bellingham, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

47.3% higher

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Bellingham, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bellingham, WA vs. Portland, ME

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