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JERSEY CITY vs. PORTLAND
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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
$38,747
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.2% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
36.3% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.2% lower
Commute
50.3% lower
Health
9.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
0.4% higher
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