What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Poughkeepsie, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Poughkeepsie, New York should increase to $54,585 in Portland, 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.

POUGHKEEPSIE vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.2% more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York.

You would need a salary of $54,585 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Poughkeepsie, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Poughkeepsie, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Portland
than in Poughkeepsie, New York

Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Poughkeepsie, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.3% lower

Commute

28.6% lower

Health

28.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Poughkeepsie, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Poughkeepsie, NY vs. Portland, ME

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