Portland, Maine vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 30.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $20,965 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Portland, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower