Portland, Maine vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 2.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $153,887 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
74% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Portland, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  74.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher