Orwell, Vermont vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.4% more expensive than Orwell, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $57,680 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Orwell, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Orwell, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Portland
than in Orwell, Vermont
Orwell, VT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Orwell, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher