Plattsburgh, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 43.1% more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York.

You would need a salary of $120,199 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Plattsburgh, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Plattsburgh, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Portland
than in Plattsburgh, New York
Plattsburgh, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Plattsburgh, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher