Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.4% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $119,080 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Portland
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Portsmouth, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower