Portland, Maine vs. Tallahassee, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tallahassee, Florida is 19.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $16 in Tallahassee, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tallahassee, Florida is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Tallahassee
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Tallahassee, FL
Compared to Portland, Tallahassee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower