Portland, Maine vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 10.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $166,220 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in United States
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Lexington Fayette, KY
Compared to Portland, Lexington Fayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  10.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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