Cost of Living Calculator - Scarborough, Maine vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 7.2% more expensive than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $80,405 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Scarborough, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
71% more expensive in Portland
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs Portland, OR
Compared to Scarborough, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  11.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.2% lower
  Commute
  71.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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