Ithaca, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 13.7% more expensive than Ithaca, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,860 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ithaca, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Ithaca, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Portland
than in Ithaca, New York
Ithaca, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Ithaca, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  5.4% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher