Freeport, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 58.9% more expensive than Freeport, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $79,474 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Freeport, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
390% more expensive in Portland
than in Freeport, Illinois
Freeport, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Freeport, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  24.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  294.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  18.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher