South Portland, Maine vs. Buxton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buxton, Maine is 3.7% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,126 in Buxton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buxton, Maine is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Buxton
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. Buxton, ME
Compared to South Portland, Buxton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  22.7% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower