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SEATTLE vs. PORTLAND
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Seattle, Washington vs. Portland, Maine
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Portland, Maine is
33.3%
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington.
You would need a salary of
$400,097
in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is
cheaper
than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portland
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Seattle, Portland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
33.3% lower
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Food
2.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
56.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
49.3% higher
Commute
44.4% lower
Health
2.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
10.1% lower
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