Portland, Maine vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 25.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,176 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Columbus
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Portland, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  15.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower