Newport News, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 22.6% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,281 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Portland
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Newport News, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher