Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Shelter Island, New York


The cost of living in Shelter Island, New York is 105.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $154,292 in Shelter Island, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shelter Island, New York is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Shelter Island
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Shelter Island, NY
Compared to Portland, Shelter Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  247.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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