Cost of Living Calculator - Gulf Shores, Alabama vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 10.5% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $115,987 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Portland
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf Shores, AL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Gulf Shores, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  21.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher

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