Sterling, Virginia vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.6% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,195 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Portland
than in Sterling, Virginia
Sterling, VA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sterling, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower