Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Oakland, Maine


The cost of living in Oakland, Maine is 20.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,586 in Oakland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oakland, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Oakland
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Oakland, ME
Compared to Portland, Oakland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower

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