Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.0% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,612 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Portland
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Harrisburg, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  14.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  502.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher