Petaluma, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 30.9% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $51,806 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portland
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Petaluma, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher