Portland, Maine vs. Amherst, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, New York is 19.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,214 in Amherst, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, New York is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Amherst
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Amherst, NY
Compared to Portland, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  22.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
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  Personal
  15.3% lower
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