Portland, Maine vs. Newport Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport Beach, California is 215.5% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $236,662 in Newport Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport Beach, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
495% more expensive in Newport Beach
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Newport Beach, CA
Compared to Portland, Newport Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  215.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  585.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower