Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Minnesota vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 18.3% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $88,703 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in South Portland
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Rochester, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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