Cost of Living Calculator - San Marcos, Texas vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 11.8% more expensive than San Marcos, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,841 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Marcos, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than San Marcos, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Portland
than in San Marcos, Texas
San Marcos, TX vs Portland, ME
Compared to San Marcos, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  20.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher

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