Franklin, Tennessee vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.2% cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $40,397 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Franklin, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Franklin, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Portland
than in Franklin, Tennessee
Franklin, TN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Franklin, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower