Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 22.3% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $122,295 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Portland
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lincoln, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  32.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher