Cost of Living Calculator - Grinnell, Iowa vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 41.3% more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $141,288 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Grinnell, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Grinnell, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Portland
than in Grinnell, Iowa
Grinnell, IA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Grinnell, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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