Kalispell, Montana vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 3.0% more expensive than Kalispell, Montana.

You would need a salary of $72,127 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalispell, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Kalispell, Montana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
35% more expensive in Portland
than in Kalispell, Montana
Kalispell, MT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Kalispell, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher