Cost of Living Calculator - Calais, Maine vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 42.8% more expensive than Calais, Maine.

You would need a salary of $71,410 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Calais, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
213% more expensive in South Portland
than in Calais, Maine
Calais, ME vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Calais, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  7.2% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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