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WEST DES MOINES vs. PORTLAND
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Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Portland, Maine
The cost of living in Portland, Maine is
25.9%
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa.
You would need a salary of
$125,872
in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is
more expensive
than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Portland
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Portland, ME
Compared to West Des Moines, Portland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
25.9% higher
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11.6% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
33.0% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Utilities
15.0% higher
Commute
7.2% higher
Health
11.6% lower
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Personal
18.7% higher
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