Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Iowa vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 55.4% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $77,708 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
272% more expensive in Portland
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Waterloo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  228.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher

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