Ocala, Florida vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.2% more expensive than Ocala, Florida.

You would need a salary of $159,857 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocala, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Ocala, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Portland
than in Ocala, Florida
Ocala, FL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Ocala, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher