Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.3% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $38,156 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Portland
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Salt Lake City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  18.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher