Calais, Maine vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 74.9% more expensive than Calais, Maine.

You would need a salary of $87,467 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Calais, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Calais, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
333% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Calais, Maine
Calais, ME vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Calais, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.9% higher
      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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% higher
  Commute
  65.6% higher
  Health
  25.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher