Cost of Living Calculator - Van Buren, Maine vs Portland, Oregon


The cost of living in Portland, Oregon is 81.9% more expensive than Van Buren, Maine.

You would need a salary of $90,934 in Portland, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Van Buren, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Oregon is more expensive than Van Buren, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
404% more expensive in Portland
than in Van Buren, Maine
Van Buren, ME vs Portland, OR
Compared to Van Buren, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  455.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.2% lower
  Commute
  97.1% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% higher

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