Plano, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.6% more expensive than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,540 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Plano, Texas
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
15% more expensive in Portland
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Plano, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher