Portland, Maine vs. Smithtown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithtown, New York is 25.5% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,735 in Smithtown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithtown, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Smithtown
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Smithtown, NY
Compared to Portland, Smithtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.5% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower