Maryland Heights, Missouri vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 25.7% more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $62,865 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Maryland Heights, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Portland
than in Maryland Heights, Missouri
Maryland Heights, MO vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Maryland Heights, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% 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
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher