Natchez, Mississippi vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 54.1% more expensive than Natchez, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $115,599 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Natchez, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Natchez, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Portland
than in Natchez, Mississippi
Natchez, MS vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Natchez, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.3% higher