Lancaster, Kentucky vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 37.8% more expensive than Lancaster, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,300 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lancaster, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Portland
than in Lancaster, Kentucky
Lancaster, KY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lancaster, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher