Wheeling, West Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 47.2% more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $73,618 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Wheeling, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Portland
than in Wheeling, West Virginia
Wheeling, WV vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Wheeling, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  244.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher