Livingston, New Jersey vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 28.5% cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,774 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Portland
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Livingston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  46.9% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower