Cost of Living Calculator - Lakeland, Florida vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.7% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $139,430 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Portland
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Lakeland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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