Bremerton, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 1.2% more expensive than Bremerton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $50,588 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bremerton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Bremerton, Washington
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in Portland
than in Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Bremerton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher