Oberlin, Ohio vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 45.1% more expensive than Oberlin, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $72,568 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oberlin, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Oberlin, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Portland
than in Oberlin, Ohio
Oberlin, OH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Oberlin, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.1% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher