St. Louis, Missouri vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 35.3% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $51,417 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Portland
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to St. Louis, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.3% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher