Fairfield, Ohio vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.4% more expensive than Fairfield, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $64,682 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Fairfield, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Portland
than in Fairfield, Ohio
Fairfield, OH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fairfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher