Portland, Maine vs. Yakima, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yakima, Washington is 17.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $83,021 in Yakima, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yakima, Washington is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Yakima
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Yakima, WA
Compared to Portland, Yakima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower