Cost of Living Calculator - Union, Maine vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 47.1% more expensive than Union, Maine.

You would need a salary of $88,267 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Union, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Portland
than in Union, Maine
Union, ME vs Portland, OR
Compared to Union, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.0% lower
  Commute
  70.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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