Memphis, Tennessee vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 44.4% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $180,484 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in Portland
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Memphis, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  260.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher

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