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Portland, Maine - San Diego, California

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A salary of $50,000 in Portland, Maine should increase to $61,661 in San Diego, California

Portland U.S. Avg. San Diego

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Cost of Living IndexesPortlandSan Diego
Overall116143
Food111106
Housing137237
Utilities103112
Transportation111111
Health112110
Miscellaneous107103
100=national average

San Diego is 23% more expensive than Portland.

Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing is 73% more expensive in San Diego.


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