What is a pro or con of living in Sacramento, Californiacompared to Portland, Maine?

Transportation is 58% more expensive in Sacramento.

What salary do I need to live in Sacramento, California copmared to Portland, Maine?

A salary of $125,000 in Portland, Maine should increase to $135,836 in Sacramento, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORTLAND vs. SACRAMENTO
Cost of Living Comparison

Portland, Maine vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sacramento, California is 8.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $135,836 in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Sacramento, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
58% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs. Sacramento, CA

Compared to Portland, Sacramento is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

58.4% higher

Health

14.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Portland, Maine vs. Sacramento, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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