Standish, Maine vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 2.1% more expensive than Standish, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,074 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Standish, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is more expensive than Standish, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in South Portland
than in Standish, Maine
Standish, ME vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Standish, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.1% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower