What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Walla Walla, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Walla Walla, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Walla Walla, Washington should increase to $59,776 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WALLA WALLA vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Walla Walla, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 19.6% more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,776 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Walla Walla, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Walla Walla, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Portland
than in Walla Walla, Washington

Walla Walla, WA vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Walla Walla, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.3% higher

Commute

5.7% higher

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Walla Walla, Washington vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Walla Walla, WA vs. Portland, ME

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