Lebanon, New Hampshire vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.8% more expensive than Lebanon, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $69,503 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lebanon, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Portland
than in Lebanon, New Hampshire
Lebanon, NH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lebanon, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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