Temple, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.5% more expensive than Temple, Texas.

You would need a salary of $66,766 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Temple, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Temple, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Portland
than in Temple, Texas
Temple, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Temple, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  10.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher