Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Staten Island, New York


The cost of living in Staten Island, New York is 38.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,169 in Staten Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Staten Island, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Staten Island
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Staten Island, NY
Compared to Portland, Staten Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.4% higher
  Commute
  139.7% higher
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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