Cost of Living Calculator - South Plainfield, New Jersey vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 11.1% cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,661 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South Plainfield, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than South Plainfield, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in Portland
than in South Plainfield, New Jersey
South Plainfield, NJ vs Portland, ME
Compared to South Plainfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  45.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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