Emporia, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 58.3% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $79,137 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Portland
than in Emporia, Virginia
Emporia, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Emporia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.3% 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
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  245.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.4% higher