Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 3.3% more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,662 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in Portland
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lake Zurich, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower