Amherst, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.4% cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $81,547 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Amherst, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Portland
than in Amherst, New Hampshire
Amherst, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Amherst, Portland is:
  Homeowner
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  9.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
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  Personal
  10.6% lower
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