Portland, Maine vs. Twentynine Palms, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Twentynine Palms, California is 21.3% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,048 in Twentynine Palms, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Twentynine Palms, California is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Twentynine Palms
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Twentynine Palms, CA
Compared to Portland, Twentynine Palms is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower