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PORTLAND vs. ANCHORAGE
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Anchorage, Alaska

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 3.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $74,638 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
38% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs Anchorage, AK

Compared to Portland, Anchorage is:

Homeowner

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3.7% higher

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9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

36.9% higher

Health

38.6% higher

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Personal

14.0% higher

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