Portland, Maine vs. Stockton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stockton, California is 3.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $51,653 in Stockton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stockton, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
51% more expensive in Stockton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Stockton, CA
Compared to Portland, Stockton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  51.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower