Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.3% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,163 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Chesapeake, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher