Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 25.7% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $62,865 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Portland
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Eau Claire, WI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Eau Claire, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  18.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  27.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher