Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Beach, Florida vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 49.4% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $25,294 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Portland
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, FL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Palm Beach, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% lower
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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