Oyster Bay, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.1% cheaper than Oyster Bay, New York.

You would need a salary of $22,421 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oyster Bay, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Oyster Bay, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Oyster Bay, New York
Oyster Bay, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Oyster Bay, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  53.4% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower