Portland, Maine vs. Bremen, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bremen, Maine is 13.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,678 in Bremen, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bremen, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Bremen
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Bremen, ME
Compared to Portland, Bremen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower