Provo, Utah vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.9% more expensive than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $51,472 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Provo, Utah
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
44% more expensive in Portland
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Provo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher