Lorton, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.4% cheaper than Lorton, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,281 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorton, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Lorton, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Portland
than in Lorton, Virginia
Lorton, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lorton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower