Cost of Living Calculator - Grafton, North Dakota vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 57.4% more expensive than Grafton, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $47,215 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Grafton, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
284% more expensive in Portland
than in Grafton, North Dakota
Grafton, ND vs Portland, ME
Compared to Grafton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  12.4% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher

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