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ANCHORAGE vs. PORTLAND
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Cost of Living Calculator - Anchorage, Alaska vs Portland, Maine

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 3.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $185,180 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
27% cheaper in Portland
than in Anchorage, Alaska

Anchorage, AK vs Portland, ME

Compared to Anchorage, Portland is:

Homeowner

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3.5% lower

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

27.0% lower

Health

27.8% lower

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Personal

12.3% lower

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