Detroit, Michigan vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.2% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,693 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
530% more expensive in Portland
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Detroit, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  57.2% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher