Jamestown, Rhode Island vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.2% cheaper than Jamestown, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $212,334 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jamestown, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Jamestown, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Portland
than in Jamestown, Rhode Island
Jamestown, RI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Jamestown, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower