Cost of Living Calculator - Chatham, Illinois vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.2% more expensive than Chatham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,914 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Chatham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Portland
than in Chatham, Illinois
Chatham, IL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Chatham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher

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