Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Lincoln, Maine


The cost of living in Lincoln, Maine is 29.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $53,226 in Lincoln, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lincoln, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Lincoln
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Lincoln, ME
Compared to Portland, Lincoln is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower

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