Cost of Living Calculator - Rockford, Illinois vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 47.6% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $110,726 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Portland
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs Portland, ME
Compared to Rockford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.6% 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
  24.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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