Waldoboro, Maine vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 30.0% more expensive than Waldoboro, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,983 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Waldoboro, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Waldoboro, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Portland
than in Waldoboro, Maine
Waldoboro, ME vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Waldoboro, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher