Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Pontiac, Michigan


The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 25.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $14,906 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Pontiac, MI
Compared to Portland, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  72.3% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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