Brooklyn, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 39.4% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $302,912 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Brooklyn, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.3% lower
  Commute
  60.3% lower
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower