Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, West Virginia vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 38.3% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $69,159 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Portland
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs Portland, ME
Compared to Charleston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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)
  189.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  33.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher

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