Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Arlington, Texas


The cost of living in Arlington, Texas is 9.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $67,560 in Arlington, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Arlington
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Arlington, TX
Compared to Portland, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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