Troy, Illinois vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.2% more expensive than Troy, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,097 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Troy, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Troy, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Portland
than in Troy, Illinois
Troy, IL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Troy, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher