Issaquah, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 36.1% cheaper than Issaquah, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,935 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Issaquah, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Issaquah, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Portland
than in Issaquah, Washington
Issaquah, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Issaquah, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.1% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.0% higher
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower