Eliot, Maine vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 4.9% cheaper than Eliot, Maine.

You would need a salary of $47,565 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Eliot, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Eliot, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in South Portland
than in Eliot, Maine
Eliot, ME vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Eliot, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher