Cost of Living Calculator - Shawnee, Kansas vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.4% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,215 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Portland
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs Portland, ME
Compared to Shawnee, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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