What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Picayune, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 175% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Picayune, Mississippi?

A salary of $75,000 in Picayune, Mississippi should increase to $108,290 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PICAYUNE vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Picayune, Mississippi vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 44.4% more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $108,290 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Picayune, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Picayune, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Portland
than in Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune, MS vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Picayune, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

130.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

7.3% lower

Health

11.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Picayune, Mississippi vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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