Van Buren, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 53.7% more expensive than Van Buren, Maine.

You would need a salary of $76,854 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Van Buren, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Portland
than in Van Buren, Maine
Van Buren, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Van Buren, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  309.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  15.9% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher