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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.5% more expensive than Bow, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $76,180 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bow, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Bow, New Hampshire
• Overall7 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall7
14% more expensive in Portland
than in Bow, New Hampshire
Bow, NH vs Portland, ME
Compared to Bow, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  0.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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