Cost of Living Calculator - Johnston, Iowa vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 13.6% more expensive than Johnston, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $170,405 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Johnston, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in South Portland
than in Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Johnston, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% higher
  Commute
  0.1% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher

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