Portland, Maine vs. Bronx, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bronx, New York is 31.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $98,525 in Bronx, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bronx, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Bronx
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Bronx, NY
Compared to Portland, Bronx is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% higher
  Commute
  149.7% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher