Portland, Maine vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 118.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $119,929 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portland, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  118.1% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  107.1% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher