Cost of Living Calculator - Durham, Maine vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.4% more expensive than Durham, Maine.

You would need a salary of $80,542 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Durham, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Portland
than in Durham, Maine
Durham, ME vs Portland, ME
Compared to Durham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  7.6% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher

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