Palmyra, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 17.9% more expensive than Palmyra, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $106,122 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmyra, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Palmyra, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Portland
than in Palmyra, Virginia
Palmyra, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Palmyra, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher