Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 23.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $61,808 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in South Portland
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Buffalo, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  250.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  26.0% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher

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