Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Washington vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.6% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $63,292 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Portland
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Auburn, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% lower
      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
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.7% higher
  Commute
  47.2% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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