Portland, Maine vs. Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 1.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,464 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ann Arbor, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Miscellaneous is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Miscellaneous
11% cheaper in Ann Arbor
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Ann Arbor, MI
Compared to Portland, Ann Arbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% lower