Cost of Living Calculator - New Sweden, Maine vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 38.8% more expensive than New Sweden, Maine.

You would need a salary of $104,125 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in New Sweden, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than New Sweden, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
133% more expensive in Portland
than in New Sweden, Maine
New Sweden, ME vs Portland, ME
Compared to New Sweden, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher

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