Des Moines, IA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Des Moines, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher