Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 41.5% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,367 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
182% more expensive in Portland
than in Erie, Pennsylvania
Erie, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Erie, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  18.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  307.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher