Portland, Maine vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 11.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,086 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in St. Paul
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Portland, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher