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COLUMBIA vs. PORTLAND
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Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Portland, Maine

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.4% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $80,091 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% cheaper in Portland
than in Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, MD vs Portland, ME

Compared to Columbia, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

29.2% lower

Health

4.6% higher

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% lower

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