Topsham, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 15.7% more expensive than Topsham, Maine.

You would need a salary of $57,859 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Topsham, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Topsham, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Portland
than in Topsham, Maine
Topsham, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Topsham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher