Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs West Paris, Maine


The cost of living in West Paris, Maine is 25.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,378 in West Paris, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Paris, Maine is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Paris
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs West Paris, ME
Compared to Portland, West Paris is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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