Idaho Falls, Idaho vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.2% more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $111,780 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Idaho Falls, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Portland
than in Idaho Falls, Idaho
Idaho Falls, ID vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Idaho Falls, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.5% higher
  Commute
  2.7% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher