Cost of Living Calculator - Sparks, Nevada vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 3.3% cheaper than Sparks, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $65,768 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparks, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Sparks, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Portland
than in Sparks, Nevada
Sparks, NV vs Portland, ME
Compared to Sparks, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher

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