Portland, Maine vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 43.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,504 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in San Diego
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Portland, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
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  43.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
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  Personal
  2.2% lower
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