Cost of Living Calculator - Lewes, Delaware vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 4.4% cheaper than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $71,736 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Lewes, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Portland
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs Portland, ME
Compared to Lewes, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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