Moline, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 50.0% more expensive than Moline, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,500 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Moline, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Moline, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
250% more expensive in Portland
than in Moline, Illinois
Moline, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Moline, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  19.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  194.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher