Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Lake Bluff, Illinois


The cost of living in Lake Bluff, Illinois is 7.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $80,704 in Lake Bluff, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Bluff, Illinois is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Lake Bluff
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Lake Bluff, IL
Compared to Portland, Lake Bluff is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher

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