Portland, Maine vs. Queen Creek, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queen Creek, Arizona is 16.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,839 in Queen Creek, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queen Creek, Arizona is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Queen Creek
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Queen Creek, AZ
Compared to Portland, Queen Creek is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  66.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower