Reno, Nevada vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.5% cheaper than Reno, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $295,934 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Reno, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Reno, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Portland
than in Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Reno, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher