Portland, Maine vs. Beacon, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beacon, New York is 13.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $118,700 in Beacon, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beacon, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Beacon
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Beacon, NY
Compared to Portland, Beacon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% higher
      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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.5% higher
  Commute
  61.8% higher
  Health
  39.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower