Portland, Maine vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 19.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $40,080 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Louisville
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Portland, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower