Cost of Living Calculator - Scott, Louisiana vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.5% more expensive than Scott, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $97,137 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Scott, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Scott, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
151% more expensive in Portland
than in Scott, Louisiana
Scott, LA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Scott, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.5% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher

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