Polson, Montana vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.3% more expensive than Polson, Montana.

You would need a salary of $56,175 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Polson, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Polson, Montana
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
59% more expensive in Portland
than in Polson, Montana
Polson, MT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Polson, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.8% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher