Pearl, Mississippi vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 38.8% more expensive than Pearl, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $69,417 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pearl, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Pearl, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Portland
than in Pearl, Mississippi
Pearl, MS vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Pearl, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher