Whitefish, Montana vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 12.4% cheaper than Whitefish, Montana.

You would need a salary of $43,814 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitefish, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Whitefish, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portland
than in Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, MT vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Whitefish, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% lower
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher