Portland, Maine vs. Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi is 30.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $50,381 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Hattiesburg
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Hattiesburg, MS
Compared to Portland, Hattiesburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  15.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower