Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 10.2% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,904 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Portland
than in Piscataway, New Jersey
Piscataway, NJ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Piscataway, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower