Portland, Maine vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 10.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,861 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in State College
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. State College, PA
Compared to Portland, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower