Kapaa, Hawaii vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.7% cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $36,143 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kapaa, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Kapaa, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Portland
than in Kapaa, Hawaii
Kapaa, HI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Kapaa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.3% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher