Cost of Living Calculator - La Jara, Colorado vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 43.1% more expensive than La Jara, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $107,321 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in La Jara, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than La Jara, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
152% more expensive in Portland
than in La Jara, Colorado
La Jara, CO vs Portland, ME
Compared to La Jara, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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