Red Oak, Iowa vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 64.6% more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,279 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Red Oak, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Red Oak, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Portland
than in Red Oak, Iowa
Red Oak, IA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Red Oak, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.6% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  358.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  22.2% higher
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher