Portland, Maine vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 32.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $132,618 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Folsom
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Portland, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% higher
      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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower