Monterey, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 36.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $45,425 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Monterey, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  37.0% lower
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  Personal
  6.6% higher
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