Washington, District of Columbia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 25.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $63,157 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Portland
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Washington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  43.5% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
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  Personal
  2.2% higher
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