Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Somerville, New Jersey


The cost of living in Somerville, New Jersey is 6.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $53,172 in Somerville, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Somerville, New Jersey is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Somerville
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Somerville, NJ
Compared to Portland, Somerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  65.8% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher

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