Calais, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 46.1% more expensive than Calais, Maine.

You would need a salary of $73,042 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Calais, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
225% more expensive in Portland
than in Calais, Maine
Calais, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Calais, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.6% higher