Roanoke, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 34.0% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,204 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Portland
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Roanoke, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher