Tacoma, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 5.2% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $94,831 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Portland
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Tacoma, Portland is:
  Homeowner
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  5.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  51.5% higher
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
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  Personal
  7.0% lower
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