Portland, Maine vs. Baltimore, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Baltimore, Maryland is 18.4% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,352 in Baltimore, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baltimore, Maryland is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Baltimore
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Baltimore, MD
Compared to Portland, Baltimore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower