Maryville, TN vs Portland, TN

Maryville, TN and Portland, TN have a very similar cost of living, with only a 4.8% difference in their overall index. Maryville scores 93 while Portland scores 88 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maryville is $1,149/month compared to $1,100/month in Portland — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Portland is more affordable at $256,400 median vs $310,600.

Median household income in Maryville is $79,340 compared to $72,380 in Portland (+9.6%). While Maryville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maryville spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, less than the 18.2% in Portland.