Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Secaucus, New Jersey


The cost of living in Secaucus, New Jersey is 23.8% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $61,886 in Secaucus, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Secaucus, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Secaucus
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Secaucus, NJ
Compared to Portland, Secaucus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% higher
  Commute
  85.7% higher
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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