Portland, Maine vs. Martinsburg, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinsburg, West Virginia is 19.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $60,121 in Martinsburg, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinsburg, West Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Martinsburg
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Martinsburg, WV
Compared to Portland, Martinsburg 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  11.8% higher
  Health
  36.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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