Portland, Maine vs. Harrisonburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harrisonburg, Virginia is 20.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,768 in Harrisonburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harrisonburg, Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Harrisonburg
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Harrisonburg, VA
Compared to Portland, Harrisonburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower