Juneau, Alaska vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.0% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $41,154 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Portland
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Juneau, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.5% higher
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower