Cost of Living Calculator - Jonesboro, Arkansas vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 40.4% more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $105,308 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Portland
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs Portland, ME
Compared to Jonesboro, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher

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