Salem, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.4% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $92,818 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Portland
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Salem, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher