Portland, Maine vs. Denton, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denton, Texas is 13.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,519 in Denton, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denton, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Denton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Denton, TX
Compared to Portland, Denton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower