Portland, Maine vs. Fayette, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fayette, Iowa is 33.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $31,828 in Fayette, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fayette, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Fayette
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Fayette, IA
Compared to Portland, Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.7% 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
  16.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower