Jonesborough, Tennessee vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.7% more expensive than Jonesborough, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $63,870 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesborough, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Jonesborough, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Portland
than in Jonesborough, Tennessee
Jonesborough, TN vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Jonesborough, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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