Chelan, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.4% cheaper than Chelan, Washington.

You would need a salary of $73,233 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chelan, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Chelan, Washington
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
6% cheaper in Portland
than in Chelan, Washington
Chelan, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Chelan, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  58.0% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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