Jefferson City, Missouri vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 34.2% more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $40,252 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Jefferson City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
111% more expensive in Portland
than in Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City, MO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Jefferson City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.2% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  27.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher