Emmaus, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 11.9% more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,950 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Emmaus, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Emmaus, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Portland
than in Emmaus, Pennsylvania
Emmaus, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Emmaus, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  21.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher