Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Alexandria, Virginia


The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 25.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $81,497 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alexandria, Virginia is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Alexandria, VA
Compared to Portland, Alexandria is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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