Covington, Georgia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 18.8% more expensive than Covington, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $59,395 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Covington, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Portland
than in Covington, Georgia
Covington, GA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Covington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher

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