Cost of Living Calculator - Sioux Center, Iowa vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 31.5% more expensive than Sioux Center, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $65,746 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Sioux Center, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Portland
than in Sioux Center, Iowa
Sioux Center, IA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Sioux Center, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher

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