Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.1% more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $59,451 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Portland
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Milwaukee, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  151.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  25.2% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher