Rensselaer, New York vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.4% more expensive than Rensselaer, New York.

You would need a salary of $95,539 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rensselaer, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Rensselaer, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Portland
than in Rensselaer, New York
Rensselaer, NY vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Rensselaer, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher