Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Wilmington, Delaware


The cost of living in Wilmington, Delaware is 11.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,118 in Wilmington, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, Delaware is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Wilmington, DE
Compared to Portland, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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