Huntsville, Alabama vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 23.4% more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $61,687 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Portland
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Huntsville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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)
  101.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% lower
  Health
  26.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher