Cost of Living Calculator - Oakland, Maine vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 48.9% more expensive than Oakland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $111,699 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Oakland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Portland
than in Oakland, Maine
Oakland, ME vs Portland, OR
Compared to Oakland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  166.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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