Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Southwest Harbor, Maine


The cost of living in Southwest Harbor, Maine is 18.6% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $40,710 in Southwest Harbor, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southwest Harbor, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Southwest Harbor
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Southwest Harbor, ME
Compared to Portland, Southwest Harbor is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.9% higher
  Commute
  44.0% lower
  Health
  30.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower

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