Cost of Living Calculator - Puyallup, Washington vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 10.9% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,546 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Portland
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Puyallup, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.9% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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