Cost of Living Calculator - Laurel, Mississippi vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 55.4% more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $116,562 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Laurel, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Portland
than in Laurel, Mississippi
Laurel, MS vs Portland, ME
Compared to Laurel, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher

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