Cost of Living Calculator - Port Townsend, Washington vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.2% more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $76,644 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Port Townsend, Washington
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
55% more expensive in Portland
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Port Townsend, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.4% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher

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