Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Rome, New York


The cost of living in Rome, New York is 25.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,630 in Rome, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, New York is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Rome
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Rome, NY
Compared to Portland, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  12.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower

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