Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 22.5% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $30,997 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Portland
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Jersey City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
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  Personal
  0.4% higher
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