Portland, Maine vs. Long Beach, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, New York is 49.9% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $100,410 in Long Beach, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Long Beach, NY
Compared to Portland, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.3% higher
  Commute
  133.2% higher
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher