Cost of Living Calculator - Dover, New Hampshire vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 2.7% more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $77,042 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Dover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in South Portland
than in Dover, New Hampshire
Dover, NH vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Dover, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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