Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs Ottawa, Kansas


The cost of living in Ottawa, Kansas is 28.4% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $35,786 in Ottawa, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottawa, Kansas is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Ottawa
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs Ottawa, KS
Compared to South Portland, Ottawa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% 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
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower

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