Portland, Maine vs. Spring, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spring, Texas is 10.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $44,683 in Spring, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spring, Texas is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Spring
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Spring, TX
Compared to Portland, Spring is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% lower
      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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower