Portland, Maine vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 27.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $36,461 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Wichita
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Portland, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower