Portland, Maine vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 25.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $500,089 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Cape Elizabeth
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Portland, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher