Portland, Maine vs. Bossier City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bossier City, Louisiana is 26.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,027 in Bossier City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bossier City, Louisiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Bossier City
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Bossier City, LA
Compared to Portland, Bossier City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower