Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Lake George, New York


The cost of living in Lake George, New York is 5.5% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $70,912 in Lake George, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake George, New York is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Lake George
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Lake George, NY
Compared to Portland, Lake George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  27.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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