Cost of Living Calculator - Altoona, Pennsylvania vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 49.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,805 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
277% more expensive in Portland
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Altoona, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  326.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% higher

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