Brookhaven, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.5% cheaper than Brookhaven, New York.

You would need a salary of $90,461 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookhaven, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Brookhaven, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portland
than in Brookhaven, New York
Brookhaven, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Brookhaven, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% lower
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.6% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  27.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower