Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Waterloo, Iowa


The cost of living in Waterloo, Iowa is 35.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $32,172 in Waterloo, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waterloo, Iowa is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Waterloo
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Waterloo, IA
Compared to Portland, Waterloo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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