Cost of Living Calculator - Kenai, Alaska vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.0% more expensive than Kenai, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $84,009 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Kenai, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Kenai, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Portland
than in Kenai, Alaska
Kenai, AK vs Portland, ME
Compared to Kenai, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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