Portland, Maine vs. Mount Shasta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Shasta, California is 6.4% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $46,783 in Mount Shasta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Shasta, California is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Mount Shasta
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Mount Shasta, CA
Compared to Portland, Mount Shasta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  31.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower