Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Indiana vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 37.8% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $206,681 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in South Portland
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Lafayette, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  118.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% higher

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