Maine
High tax burden · COL index 107
Wins 7 categories
Washington
Moderate tax burden · COL index 117
Wins 7 categories
Washington has no state income tax. Maine's top rate is 7.15%. Cost of living in Washington (index 117) runs 9% higher than Maine (index 107). The median home in Washington costs $570K vs $360K in Maine.
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Is it cheaper to live in Maine or Washington?
Overall cost of living in Washington, DC is 20.8% higher than in Portland, ME. The average listing price for a home in Washington, DC is $1,085,511, which is 77.7% higher than Portland, ME. The average cost of groceries in Washington, DC is 3.9% higher than Portland, ME.
What is the downfall of living in Maine?
Why are people moving away from Washington state?
Is Maine more Republican or Democrat?
At the national level, Maine is generally a Democratic Party state, although its Senate seats are often held by Republicans.