Portland, Maine vs. Gainesville, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gainesville, Virginia is 26.2% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,092 in Gainesville, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gainesville, Virginia is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Gainesville
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Gainesville, VA
Compared to Portland, Gainesville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher