Princeton, New Jersey vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 24.4% cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $71,779 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Princeton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Princeton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Portland
than in Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, NJ vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Princeton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower