Towson, Maryland vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 3.2% cheaper than Towson, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $48,400 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Towson, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Towson, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Portland
than in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Towson, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  30.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower