Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.4% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $64,682 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Portland
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Chattanooga, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  14.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher