Cost of Living Calculator - Lorain, Ohio vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 57.8% more expensive than Lorain, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $15,783 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lorain, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lorain, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
297% more expensive in Portland
than in Lorain, Ohio
Lorain, OH vs Portland, ME
Compared to Lorain, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.8% 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
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  323.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  7.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher

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