New Providence, New Jersey vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.0% cheaper than New Providence, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $140,522 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in New Providence, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than New Providence, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Portland
than in New Providence, New Jersey
New Providence, NJ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to New Providence, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  46.5% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher