Gainesville, Georgia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.1% more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $60,032 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Gainesville, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Portland
than in Gainesville, Georgia
Gainesville, GA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Gainesville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  8.2% lower
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher