Freeport, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.4% cheaper than Freeport, Maine.

You would need a salary of $45,304 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Freeport, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Portland
than in Freeport, Maine
Freeport, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Freeport, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher