Leeds, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 24.1% more expensive than Leeds, Maine.

You would need a salary of $89,322 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Leeds, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Leeds, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Portland
than in Leeds, Maine
Leeds, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Leeds, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher