Spring Lake township, Michigan vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 17.3% more expensive than Spring Lake township, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $87,972 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Spring Lake township, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Spring Lake township, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Portland
than in Spring Lake township, Michigan
Spring Lake Township, MI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Spring Lake Township, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher