Portsmouth, Rhode Island vs. Blue Hill, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Hill, Maine is 18.6% cheaper than Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $40,698 in Blue Hill, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Hill, Maine is cheaper than Portsmouth, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Blue Hill
than in Portsmouth, Rhode Island
Portsmouth, RI vs. Blue Hill, ME
Compared to Portsmouth, Blue Hill is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower