Pocatello, Idaho vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.7% more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $64,832 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Portland
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Pocatello, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  23.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher