South Portland, Maine vs. Prospect Park, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prospect Park, New Jersey is 9.2% more expensive than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $54,616 in Prospect Park, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prospect Park, New Jersey is more expensive than South Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
75% more expensive in Prospect Park
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. Prospect Park, NJ
Compared to South Portland, Prospect Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  75.1% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher