Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Nebraska vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 36.1% more expensive than Columbus, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $102,099 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Columbus, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Portland
than in Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus, NE vs Portland, ME
Compared to Columbus, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  39.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher

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