Pownal, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.6% more expensive than Pownal, Maine.

You would need a salary of $76,226 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pownal, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Pownal, Maine
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
6% more expensive in Portland
than in Pownal, Maine
Pownal, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Pownal, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% higher
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher