What is a pro or con of living in Cape Elizabeth, Mainecompared to Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Cape Elizabeth.

What salary do I need to live in Cape Elizabeth, Maine copmared to Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire should increase to $54,734 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTSMOUTH vs. CAPE ELIZABETH
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 9.5% more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $54,734 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is more expensive than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Cape Elizabeth
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME

Compared to Portsmouth, Cape Elizabeth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

8.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portsmouth, NH vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME

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