Cost of Living Calculator - St. Joseph, Michigan vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 24.7% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $93,562 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Portland
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs Portland, ME
Compared to St. Joseph, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  17.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  12.7% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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