Cost of Living Calculator - Fairfield, Iowa vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 51.2% more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,412 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Fairfield, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
226% more expensive in Portland
than in Fairfield, Iowa
Fairfield, IA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Fairfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.2% 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
  17.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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