Fergus Falls, Minnesota vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 52.9% more expensive than Fergus Falls, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $114,652 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Fergus Falls, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
163% more expensive in Portland
than in Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Fergus Falls, MN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fergus Falls, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  27.8% higher
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher