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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.1% cheaper than Rockaway township, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $43,951 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockaway township, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Rockaway township, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% cheaper in Portland
than in Rockaway township, New Jersey
Rockaway Township, NJ vs Portland, ME
Compared to Rockaway Township, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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