Southfield, Michigan vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.3% more expensive than Southfield, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $56,175 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Southfield, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Southfield, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Portland
than in Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Southfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  16.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  44.3% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower