Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Metairie, Louisiana


The cost of living in Metairie, Louisiana is 7.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,376 in Metairie, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metairie, Louisiana is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Metairie
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Metairie, LA
Compared to Portland, Metairie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower

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