Kent, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 18.4% cheaper than Kent, Washington.

You would need a salary of $65,248 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kent, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Kent, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Portland
than in Kent, Washington
Kent, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Kent, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% lower
      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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  47.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower