Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Nevada, Iowa


The cost of living in Nevada, Iowa is 25.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,764 in Nevada, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Nevada, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Nevada
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Nevada, IA
Compared to Portland, Nevada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower

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