Scottsbluff, Nebraska vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 39.5% more expensive than Scottsbluff, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $86,506 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Scottsbluff, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Portland
than in Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Scottsbluff, NE vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Scottsbluff, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  40.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher