Lake George, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.8% more expensive than Lake George, New York.

You would need a salary of $79,324 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake George, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lake George, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Portland
than in Lake George, New York
Lake George, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lake George, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  21.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher