Leander, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.3% cheaper than Leander, Texas.

You would need a salary of $70,289 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Leander, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Leander, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Portland
than in Leander, Texas
Leander, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Leander, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher