Germantown, Tennessee vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.4% more expensive than Germantown, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $102,379 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Germantown, Tennessee
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, TN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Germantown, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher