Derry, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.1% cheaper than Derry, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $49,469 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Derry, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Derry, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Portland
than in Derry, New Hampshire
Derry, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Derry, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% lower
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower