Fairfax, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 24.5% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $188,765 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Portland
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fairfax, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  11.9% lower
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  Personal
  5.4% lower
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