Portland, Maine vs. Key West, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Key West, Florida is 35.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $67,560 in Key West, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Key West, Florida is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Key West
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Key West, FL
Compared to Portland, Key West is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  79.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower