Cost of Living Calculator - Algonquin, Illinois vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 1.5% more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,742 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Algonquin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Algonquin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in South Portland
than in Algonquin, Illinois
Algonquin, IL vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Algonquin, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  6.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.