Morehead, Kentucky vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 46.9% more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $110,138 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Morehead, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Morehead, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Portland
than in Morehead, Kentucky
Morehead, KY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Morehead, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.9% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher