Cost of Living Calculator - Birmingham, Alabama vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 44.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $108,388 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
328% more expensive in South Portland
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Birmingham, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.5% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  356.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  14.3% lower
  Health
  25.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher

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