Portland, Maine vs. Hanover, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hanover, New Hampshire is 25.2% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $67,609 in Hanover, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hanover, New Hampshire is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Hanover
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Hanover, NH
Compared to Portland, Hanover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower