Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Skagway, Alaska


The cost of living in Skagway, Alaska is 7.2% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $53,619 in Skagway, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Skagway, Alaska is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Utilities are the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
38% more expensive in Skagway
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Skagway, AK
Compared to Portland, Skagway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  40.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher

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