Portland, Maine vs. Hoboken, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoboken, New Jersey is 43.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $71,850 in Hoboken, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoboken, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Hoboken
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Hoboken, NJ
Compared to Portland, Hoboken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  106.3% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower