Portland, Maine vs. Savannah, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Savannah, Georgia is 21.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,500 in Savannah, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Savannah, Georgia is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Savannah
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Savannah, GA
Compared to Portland, Savannah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% lower
      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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  16.8% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower