Amarillo, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 43.8% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $84,454 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Portland
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Amarillo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher