Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Potomac, Maryland


The cost of living in Potomac, Maryland is 71.8% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $85,925 in Potomac, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Potomac, Maryland is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
165% more expensive in Potomac
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Potomac, MD
Compared to Portland, Potomac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  180.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  77.7% higher
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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