Belmont, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.4% more expensive than Belmont, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $85,813 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Belmont, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Belmont, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Portland
than in Belmont, New Hampshire
Belmont, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Belmont, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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