Dover, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.1% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $73,549 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Portland
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Dover, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher