Montpelier, Vermont vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.1% more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $48,213 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Montpelier, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Montpelier, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Portland
than in Montpelier, Vermont
Montpelier, VT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Montpelier, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  29.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher