Parkside, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 17.9% more expensive than Parkside, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,272 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkside, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Parkside, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Portland
than in Parkside, Pennsylvania
Parkside, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Parkside, 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher