Tucson, Arizona vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 16.9% more expensive than Tucson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $35,078 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tucson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Tucson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Portland
than in Tucson, Arizona
Tucson, AZ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Tucson, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher