Wooster, Ohio vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 39.5% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $69,763 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Portland
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Wooster, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher