South Portland, Maine vs. Montpelier, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montpelier, Vermont is 8.8% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $45,612 in Montpelier, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montpelier, Vermont is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Montpelier
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. Montpelier, VT
Compared to South Portland, Montpelier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% higher
  Commute
  11.6% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower