Portland, Maine vs. Lewiston, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewiston, Maine is 23.1% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $38,472 in Lewiston, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewiston, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Lewiston
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Lewiston, ME
Compared to Portland, Lewiston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.1% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  0.7% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower