East Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.8% cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $111,807 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in East Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than East Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Portland
than in East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to East Grand Rapids, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% lower
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher