Fort Kent, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 43.1% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $71,547 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Portland
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fort Kent, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  21.1% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher