Cost of Living Calculator - Carthage, Tennessee vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.7% more expensive than Carthage, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $66,370 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Carthage, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Carthage, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Portland
than in Carthage, Tennessee
Carthage, TN vs Portland, ME
Compared to Carthage, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% lower
  Health
  31.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher

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