Grand Island, New York vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 12.3% more expensive than Grand Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $95,472 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Grand Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in South Portland
than in Grand Island, New York
Grand Island, NY vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Grand Island, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher