Hillsborough, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.8% more expensive than Hillsborough, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $56,401 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsborough, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Hillsborough, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Portland
than in Hillsborough, New Hampshire
Hillsborough, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Hillsborough, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower