Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Fort Kent, Maine


The cost of living in Fort Kent, Maine is 30.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $34,942 in Fort Kent, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Kent, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fort Kent
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Fort Kent, ME
Compared to Portland, Fort Kent is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower

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