Cost of Living in Riverton, Portland, ME

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16%
Overall NAT. AVG.
9%
Goods & Services NAT. AVG.
37%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living is 90, then it is 10% lower than average. If the cost of living is 110, then it is 10% higher than average. The breakdown for each index is as follows: goods & services (33%), groceries (13%), health care (5%), housing (30%), transportation (9%) and utilities (10%). If the cost of living data was unavailable for this city, estimates based upon nearby cities were used.
Index Riverton Portland Maine
Cost of living116121102
Goods & Services109109109
Groceries102102102
Health care103103103
Housing13715392
Transportation109109109
Utilities107107107
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Riverton is 13% higher than the Portland average
  • The cost of living in Riverton is 16% higher than the national average
  • Riverton housing is 37% higher than the national average
  • Maine general sales tax is 8% higher than the national average
  • Maine state income tax is 123% higher than the national average

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          Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

          Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
          Household$61,323$5,110$1,431$1,840

          Maine Sales Tax

          State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
          Maine 5.5% 5.5%

          Maine Income Tax

          State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
          Maine 5.8% 7.15%

          Goods & Services

          Item Portland National avg. Difference
          Haircut $28.67$24.2618.2%
          Beauty Salon $53.03$45.5616.4%
          Toothpaste $3.69$3.700.3%
          Shampoo $1.17$1.288.9%
          Movie $13.07$12.137.7%
          Bowling $17.76$18.001.4%

          Groceries

          Item Portland National avg. Difference
          Ground Beef $5.41$5.847.3%
          Fried Chicken $1.43$1.578.9%
          Milk $4.75$4.671.7%
          Potatoes $5.00$4.931.3%
          Pizza $11.93$12.091.3%
          Beer $10.22$10.411.9%

          Health Care

          Item Portland National avg. Difference
          Optometrist $170.67$125.6835.8%
          Doctor $146.50$135.787.9%
          Dentist $119.58$113.295.6%
          Ibuprofen $10.72$10.650.7%
          Lipitor $372.90$468.6020.4%

          Housing

          Item Portland National avg. Difference
          Home Price $302,700.00$184,700.0063.9%
          Avg. Mortgage Payment $2,456.69$2,346.694.7%
          Apartment Rent $1,204.00$949.0026.9%

          Transportation

          Item Portland National avg. Difference
          Gasoline $3.52$3.461.7%
          Tire Balancing $76.01$59.9226.8%

          Utilities

          Item Portland National avg. Difference
          All Electricity $218.65$193.9912.7%
          Phone $185.73$192.253.4%
          Although the cost of living data is updated regularly, this cost of living information is to be used as estimates only as prices can change on an ongoing basis.

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          City Population Cost of Living Index National Avg.
          Little Falls, ME7451033.4%
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          Old Orchard Beach, ME8,9521099.2%
          Portland, ME66,70612120.8%

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          Date & Last Updated: This data reflects 2023 and was released from C2ER in January, 2024; this is the most current data available.
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