Carlisle, Pennsylvania vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 18.7% more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,328 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Carlisle, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in South Portland
than in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Carlisle, PA vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Carlisle, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  18.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher