Portland, Maine vs. Vancouver, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vancouver, Washington is 5.5% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $1,054,513 in Vancouver, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vancouver, Washington is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Vancouver
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Vancouver, WA
Compared to Portland, Vancouver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.5% lower
  Commute
  63.5% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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