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


The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 35.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $65,048 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Lewiston, ME
Compared to Portland, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.5% higher
  Commute
  40.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower

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