Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Standish, Maine


The cost of living in Standish, Maine is 4.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $47,862 in Standish, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Standish, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Standish
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Standish, ME
Compared to Portland, Standish is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  26.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher

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