Portland, Maine vs. St. Petersburg, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Petersburg, Florida is 10.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $67,292 in St. Petersburg, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Petersburg, Florida is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in St. Petersburg
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. St. Petersburg, FL
Compared to Portland, St. Petersburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower