Portland, Maine vs. Anthem, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anthem, Arizona is 9.5% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,736 in Anthem, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anthem, Arizona is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Anthem
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Anthem, AZ
Compared to Portland, Anthem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  58.4% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower