Milton, Delaware vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.7% more expensive than Milton, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $51,330 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Milton, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Milton, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Portland
than in Milton, Delaware
Milton, DE vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Milton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  20.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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