Winter Haven, Florida vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.0% more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,007 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Winter Haven, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Winter Haven, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Portland
than in Winter Haven, Florida
Winter Haven, FL vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Winter Haven, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher