Sacramento, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.0% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $41,410 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Portland
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sacramento, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher