What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Owensboro, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Owensboro, Kentucky?

A salary of $55,000 in Owensboro, Kentucky should increase to $76,739 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OWENSBORO vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 39.5% more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $76,739 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Owensboro, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Owensboro, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Portland
than in Owensboro, Kentucky

Owensboro, KY vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Owensboro, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

21.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

134.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

26.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Owensboro, Kentucky vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Owensboro, KY vs. Portland, ME

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