Portland, Maine vs. Little Rock, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Little Rock, Arkansas is 27.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $32,534 in Little Rock, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Little Rock, Arkansas is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Little Rock
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Little Rock, AR
Compared to Portland, Little Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower