Portland, Maine vs. Mystic Island, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mystic Island, New Jersey is 10.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,951 in Mystic Island, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mystic Island, New Jersey is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Mystic Island
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Mystic Island, NJ
Compared to Portland, Mystic Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.1% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  55.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower