Bedford, Texas vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 4.0% more expensive than Bedford, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,996 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Bedford, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in South Portland
than in Bedford, Texas
Bedford, TX vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Bedford, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower