Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Belfast, Maine


The cost of living in Belfast, Maine is 32.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $33,799 in Belfast, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belfast, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Belfast
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Belfast, ME
Compared to Portland, Belfast is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.2% higher
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower

The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.