Athens, Tennessee vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 46.1% more expensive than Athens, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $175,300 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Athens, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Portland
than in Athens, Tennessee
Athens, TN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Athens, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  13.7% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher