Tyler, Texas vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 35.1% more expensive than Tyler, Texas.

You would need a salary of $121,630 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Tyler, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Tyler, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Portland
than in Tyler, Texas
Tyler, TX vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Tyler, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% higher