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


The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 26.2% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,362 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Salisbury, MD
Compared to Portland, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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