Cushing, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.3% more expensive than Cushing, Maine.

You would need a salary of $90,242 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cushing, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Cushing, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Portland
than in Cushing, Maine
Cushing, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Cushing, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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