Key West, Florida vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.0% cheaper than Key West, Florida.

You would need a salary of $14,802 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Key West, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Key West, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Key West, Florida
Key West, FL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Key West, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  44.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher