Cost of Living Calculator - Lakewood, Washington vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.2% cheaper than Lakewood, Washington.

You would need a salary of $46,901 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Lakewood, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Portland
than in Lakewood, Washington
Lakewood, WA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Lakewood, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.8% higher
  Commute
  35.7% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower

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