Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $118,038 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Portland
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% lower
      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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher