Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 21.8% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $60,881 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Portland
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Pittsburgh, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher