Portland, Maine vs. Maryland City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maryland City, Maryland is 1.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,196 in Maryland City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Maryland City, Maryland is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Maryland City
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Maryland City, MD
Compared to Portland, Maryland City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher