Cost of Living Calculator - Hanover, New Hampshire vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.1% cheaper than Hanover, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $66,613 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Hanover, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Portland
than in Hanover, New Hampshire
Hanover, NH vs Portland, ME
Compared to Hanover, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.