Claremont, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 40.1% more expensive than Claremont, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $70,025 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Claremont, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Claremont, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Portland
than in Claremont, New Hampshire
Claremont, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Claremont, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.1% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  147.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher