Cost of Living Calculator - Dalton, Georgia vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 38.0% more expensive than Dalton, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $103,483 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dalton, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Dalton, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
131% more expensive in Portland
than in Dalton, Georgia
Dalton, GA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Dalton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  12.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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