Emporia, Kansas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 51.8% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $69,843 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Portland
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Emporia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.8% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  21.3% higher
  Health
  15.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher