St. Louis, Missouri vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 32.3% more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $66,143 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Louis, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than St. Louis, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in South Portland
than in St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis, MO vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to St. Louis, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% higher