Arcadia, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 45.9% cheaper than Arcadia, California.

You would need a salary of $64,964 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcadia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Arcadia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Portland
than in Arcadia, California
Arcadia, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Arcadia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  52.0% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher