Somerset, Kentucky vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 40.8% more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $105,600 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Somerset, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in South Portland
than in Somerset, Kentucky
Somerset, KY vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Somerset, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.8% 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
  17.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  135.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% higher
  Health
  13.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher