Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.1% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $85,945 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Portland
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lake Stevens, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.4% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher