Farmington, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 11.8% more expensive than Farmington, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $55,894 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Farmington, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Farmington, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Portland
than in Farmington, New Hampshire
Farmington, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Farmington, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  23.5% lower
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher