Portland, Maine vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 30.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $90,965 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Farmington
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Portland, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower