Garden City, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 41.6% cheaper than Garden City, New York.

You would need a salary of $29,201 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Garden City, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Portland
than in Garden City, New York
Garden City, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Garden City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  55.1% lower
  Health
  28.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower