New York, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.6% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,504 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Portland
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to New York, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.8% lower
  Commute
  57.8% lower
  Health
  29.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower