Portland, Oregon vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $16,903 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Portland, ME
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Portland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.5% higher
  Commute
  41.2% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower