Allendale, New Jersey vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 30.8% cheaper than Allendale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,601 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Allendale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Allendale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portland
than in Allendale, New Jersey
Allendale, NJ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Allendale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower