Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Gary, Indiana


The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 34.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $117,272 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Gary
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Gary, IN
Compared to Portland, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  18.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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