Portland, Maine vs. Belfast, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 20.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,991 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Belfast
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Belfast, ME
Compared to Portland, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
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  Personal
  10.0% lower
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