Tukwila, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.2% cheaper than Tukwila, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,906 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tukwila, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Tukwila, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Portland
than in Tukwila, Washington
Tukwila, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Tukwila, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  45.1% higher
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower