Portland, Maine vs. Homestead, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Homestead, Florida is 1.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,965 in Homestead, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Homestead, Florida is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
101% more expensive in Homestead
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Homestead, FL
Compared to Portland, Homestead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  101.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower