Potsdam, New York vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 42.1% more expensive than Potsdam, New York.

You would need a salary of $106,558 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Potsdam, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Potsdam, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in South Portland
than in Potsdam, New York
Potsdam, NY vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Potsdam, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Unlock with Premium
  Food
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  202.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Unlock with Premium
  Median Home Cost
  Unlock with Premium
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Unlock with Premium
  Childcare
  Unlock with Premium
  Personal
  12.7% higher
Cost of Food
Popular Cost of Living Searches
Current CityComparison City
Winner, South DakotaSpokane, WashingtonCompare
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaEast Los Angeles, CaliforniaCompare
Nampa, IdahoMurrieta, CaliforniaCompare
Erie, PennsylvaniaBellingham, WashingtonCompare
Bartlesville, OklahomaJupiter, FloridaCompare
Limon, ColoradoTallahassee, FloridaCompare
Kinston, North CarolinaBennettsville, South CarolinaCompare
North Platte, NebraskaOrofino, IdahoCompare
Llano, TexasSarasota, FloridaCompare
Grand Rapids, MichiganBuffalo, New YorkCompare

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.