Cost of Living Calculator - Rockaway borough, New Jersey vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.1% cheaper than Rockaway borough, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $85,505 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway borough, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Rockaway borough, New Jersey
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
35% cheaper in Portland
than in Rockaway borough, New Jersey
Rockaway Borough, NJ vs Portland, ME
Compared to Rockaway Borough, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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