Portland, Maine vs. Dexter, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dexter, Missouri is 34.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $30,770 in Dexter, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dexter, Missouri is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Dexter
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Dexter, MO
Compared to Portland, Dexter is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower