Queens, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.5% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $49,866 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Queens, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.3% lower
  Commute
  59.5% lower
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% lower