Cost of Living Calculator - Alton, New Hampshire vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.1% more expensive than Alton, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $75,813 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alton, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Alton, New Hampshire
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
40% more expensive in Portland
than in Alton, New Hampshire
Alton, NH vs Portland, ME
Compared to Alton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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