South Paris, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 39.4% more expensive than South Paris, Maine.

You would need a salary of $69,676 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South Paris, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than South Paris, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Portland
than in South Paris, Maine
South Paris, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to South Paris, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher