Los Angeles, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 36.5% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $39,375 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Portland
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Los Angeles, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  53.8% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
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  Personal
  3.3% higher
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