Portland, ME Cost of Living


35 Reviews



BestPlaces offers the best, most comprehensive city reports,
with insight into cost of living, crime, climate, and more.

Portland cost of living score
112.5
More expensive
12.5% higher
than the US average
16.0% higher
than the Maine average
Portland, Maine gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 112.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 12.5% higher than the U.S. average and 16.0% higher than the average for Maine.

Portland, ME

Housing costs in Portland?
A typical home costs $451,100, which is 33.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 35.1% more expensive than the average Maine home, at $334,000. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Portland costs $1,930 per month, which is 35.0% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.2% more than the state average of $1,250.

Can I afford Portland?
To live comfortably in Portland, Maine, a minimum annual income of $86,400 for a family, and $59,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Portland?
Portland, Maine is located on the Atlantic Ocean coast and has a population estimated at 67 thousand people. This beautiful city provides stunning views along with access to many cultural attractions including art galleries, museums, theatres, historical sites and more. The cost of living here is slightly higher than the national average due to increased housing costs but nonetheless remains an attractive destination due to its picturesque environment and higher median incomes relative to other cities nearby.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPortlandMaineUnited States
  112.597.0100.0
  111.3107.1100
  90.596.5100.0
  149.1103.4100.0
  $451,100$334,000$338,100
  102.7%103.6%100.0%
  76.479.2100.0
  114.392.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Portland
    See all (35)

Used to be great before the pandemic. Now people from out of state have ruined it by paying New York prices for real estate site unseen. Why would you live in Maine when  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

I have never lived here but the lack of Jimmy John’s is depressing and makes me wish I was deceased.  More

   |    Reply

Reggie · 
Over 6 years ago

I found out I was allergic to corn on the cob here. I would give Portland twelve thumbs downs if I could. My friend told me there was a subway here and I thought he  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Portland

Crime
Compare Portland, ME
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Portland, Maine to any other city in the US.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.