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Cost of Living in Portland, ME

122.5
Expensive · National average is 100

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$71,498
Median Income
$1,377/mo
Median Rent
$411,600
Median Home
68,280
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
131.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
117.6
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
112.1
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
118.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
118.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$1,074
est.
$1,212
est.
$1,377$1,763
est.
$2,010
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

Nearby Cities

Compare Portland with cities in the area

South Portland, ME
Expensive
123.1
Westbrook, ME
Above Average
106.5
Saco, ME
Above Average
111.6
Biddeford, ME
Average
103.1
Bath, ME
Affordable
89.1
Auburn, ME
Affordable
86.1
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