Manchester, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.3% more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $53,134 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Manchester, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Portland
than in Manchester, New Hampshire
Manchester, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Manchester, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower