Portland, Maine vs. Fullerton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fullerton, California is 41.8% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $70,912 in Fullerton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fullerton, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Fullerton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Fullerton, CA
Compared to Portland, Fullerton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  56.8% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower