Dayton, Ohio vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 57.4% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $89,709 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
331% more expensive in Portland
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Dayton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  511.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  5.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher