Seattle, Washington vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 34.8% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $40,748 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in South Portland
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Seattle, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.3% higher
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower