Portland, Maine vs. Binghamton, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Binghamton, New York is 33.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $33,378 in Binghamton, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Binghamton, New York is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Binghamton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Binghamton, NY
Compared to Portland, Binghamton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  26.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower