Cost of Living Calculator - Belfast, Maine vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 47.9% more expensive than Belfast, Maine.

You would need a salary of $17,752 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Belfast, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Belfast, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Portland
than in Belfast, Maine
Belfast, ME vs Portland, OR
Compared to Belfast, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  68.3% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% higher

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