Portland, Maine vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 18.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $19,475 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Portland, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% lower
      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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower