Portland, Maine vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 32.9% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,443 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Portland, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower