Cost of Living Calculator - Rome, New York vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 34.8% more expensive than Rome, New York.

You would need a salary of $134,819 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Rome, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Portland
than in Rome, New York
Rome, NY vs Portland, ME
Compared to Rome, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% higher

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