Cost of Living Calculator - Alaska, Minnesota vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 43.6% more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $107,734 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alaska, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Alaska, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Portland
than in Alaska, Minnesota
Alaska, MN vs Portland, ME
Compared to Alaska, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher

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