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CHICAGO vs. PORTLAND
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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Portland, Maine

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 4.2% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $170,874 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Portland
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Portland, ME

Compared to Chicago, Portland is:

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4.2% higher

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14.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% higher

Commute

44.8% lower

Health

2.8% higher

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Personal

0.7% higher

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