Bethesda, Maryland vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 40.4% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,585 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Portland
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Bethesda, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  4.3% higher
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  Personal
  7.8% higher
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