Chula Vista, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 25.1% cheaper than Chula Vista, California.

You would need a salary of $63,707 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chula Vista, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Chula Vista, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Portland
than in Chula Vista, California
Chula Vista, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Chula Vista, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  40.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher