Cleveland, Ohio vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 54.8% more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $18,573 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cleveland, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Cleveland, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
363% more expensive in Portland
than in Cleveland, Ohio
Cleveland, OH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Cleveland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  479.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher