Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs Ferndale, Michigan


The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 11.5% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,338 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Ferndale
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs Ferndale, MI
Compared to South Portland, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  65.7% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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