Costa Mesa, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 37.1% cheaper than Costa Mesa, California.

You would need a salary of $119,578 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Costa Mesa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Costa Mesa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Portland
than in Costa Mesa, California
Costa Mesa, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Costa Mesa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.6% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
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  Personal
  2.5% higher
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