Elkton, Maryland vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 11.5% more expensive than Elkton, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $55,727 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkton, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Elkton, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Portland
than in Elkton, Maryland
Elkton, MD vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Elkton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher