Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs South Beach, Florida


The cost of living in South Beach, Florida is 41.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $176,613 in South Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Beach, Florida is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in South Beach
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs South Beach, FL
Compared to Portland, South Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  21.6% higher
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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