Cost of Living Calculator - Arab, Alabama vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 35.6% more expensive than Arab, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $101,750 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arab, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Arab, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Portland
than in Arab, Alabama
Arab, AL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Arab, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% higher

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