Cost of Living Calculator - Burien, Washington vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 18.6% cheaper than Burien, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,691 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Burien, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Burien, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Portland
than in Burien, Washington
Burien, WA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Burien, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.2% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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