Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Portage Lake, Maine


The cost of living in Portage Lake, Maine is 51.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,427 in Portage Lake, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portage Lake, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Portage Lake
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Portage Lake, ME
Compared to Seattle, Portage Lake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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