Portland, Maine vs. Decatur, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Mississippi is 31.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $34,093 in Decatur, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Mississippi is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Decatur
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Decatur, MS
Compared to Portland, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower