Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey


The cost of living in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey is 33.2% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,577 in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Point Pleasant Beach
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Compared to Portland, Point Pleasant Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% higher
      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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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