Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Troy, Michigan


The cost of living in Troy, Michigan is 0.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $49,732 in Troy, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Michigan is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Troy
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Troy, MI
Compared to Portland, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  54.7% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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