Vancouver, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.2% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,415 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Portland
than in Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Vancouver, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher