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


The cost of living in Madison, Maine is 42.0% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,003 in Madison, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Madison
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Madison, ME
Compared to Portland, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.8% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% lower

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