Briarcliff, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.1% cheaper than Briarcliff, Texas.

You would need a salary of $42,972 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Briarcliff, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Briarcliff, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Portland
than in Briarcliff, Texas
Briarcliff, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Briarcliff, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% lower
      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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher