Fredericksburg, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.8% more expensive than Fredericksburg, Texas.

You would need a salary of $329,441 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fredericksburg, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Fredericksburg, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
37% more expensive in Portland
than in Fredericksburg, Texas
Fredericksburg, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fredericksburg, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  16.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher