Cost of Living Calculator - Pontiac, Illinois vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 54.6% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $115,920 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
258% more expensive in Portland
than in Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, IL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Pontiac, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.6% 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
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher

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