Lubbock, Texas vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 35.6% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $67,782 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in South Portland
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Lubbock, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  22.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher