Cost of Living Calculator - Wiscasset, Maine vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 25.2% more expensive than Wiscasset, Maine.

You would need a salary of $93,876 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wiscasset, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Wiscasset, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Portland
than in Wiscasset, Maine
Wiscasset, ME vs Portland, ME
Compared to Wiscasset, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  1.0% lower
  Health
  4.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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