South Bend, Indiana vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 49.2% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $373,000 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Portland
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to South Bend, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  355.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher