Ferndale, Washington vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 7.8% cheaper than Ferndale, Washington.

You would need a salary of $64,516 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Ferndale, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in South Portland
than in Ferndale, Washington
Ferndale, WA vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Ferndale, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.8% lower
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.3% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher