Portland, Maine vs. Richmond, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richmond, Virginia is 14.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $103,056 in Richmond, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richmond, Virginia is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Richmond
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Richmond, VA
Compared to Portland, Richmond is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  9.3% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower