Lake St. Louis, Missouri vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.1% more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,062 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lake St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Portland
than in Lake St. Louis, Missouri
Lake St. Louis, MO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lake St. Louis, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher