Portland, Maine vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 24.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,578 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, New York is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Syracuse
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Portland, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.8% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  11.6% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower