Cost of Living Calculator - Bedford, New Hampshire vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.6% cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $192,048 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Portland
than in Bedford, New Hampshire
Bedford, NH vs Portland, ME
Compared to Bedford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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