Portland, Maine vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 35.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $48,190 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Houlton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Portland, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower