Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Grayslake, Illinois


The cost of living in Grayslake, Illinois is 13.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,678 in Grayslake, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Grayslake, Illinois is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Grayslake
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Grayslake, IL
Compared to Portland, Grayslake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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