Cost of Living Calculator - Athens, Maine vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 38.3% more expensive than Athens, Maine.

You would need a salary of $103,729 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Athens, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in South Portland
than in Athens, Maine
Athens, ME vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Athens, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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