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


The cost of living in Saco, Maine is 20.4% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,172 in Saco, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Saco, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Saco
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Saco, ME
Compared to Portland, Saco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower

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