Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Flint, Michigan


The cost of living in Flint, Michigan is 36.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $31,859 in Flint, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Flint, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Flint
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Flint, MI
Compared to Portland, Flint is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  52.9% higher
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% lower

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