Portland, Maine vs. Northfield, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northfield, Minnesota is 8.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,057 in Northfield, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northfield, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Northfield
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Northfield, MN
Compared to Portland, Northfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  31.0% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower