Point Roberts, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.3% more expensive than Point Roberts, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,725 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Roberts, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Point Roberts, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Portland
than in Point Roberts, Washington
Point Roberts, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Point Roberts, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower