Cost of Living Calculator - University Place, Washington vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.4% cheaper than University Place, Washington.

You would need a salary of $51,330 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in University Place, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than University Place, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Portland
than in University Place, Washington
University Place, WA vs Portland, ME
Compared to University Place, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.1% higher
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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