Cost of Living Calculator - Middlesex, New Jersey vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.9% cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $70,603 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Portland
than in Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex, NJ vs Portland, ME
Compared to Middlesex, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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