Hershey, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.9% more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,426 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Hershey, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Portland
than in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Hershey, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher