Bloomington, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 35.8% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,900 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in Portland
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Bloomington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher