Portland, Maine vs. Saratoga Springs, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Saratoga Springs, New York is 3.5% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $76,579 in Saratoga Springs, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saratoga Springs, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Saratoga Springs
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Saratoga Springs, NY
Compared to Portland, Saratoga Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher