Portland, Maine vs. Palm Valley, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Valley, Florida is 20.2% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,098 in Palm Valley, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Valley, Florida is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Palm Valley
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Palm Valley, FL
Compared to Portland, Palm Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  17.8% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher