Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 11.4% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $44,299 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Portland
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Alpharetta, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher