Santa Monica, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 58.8% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $41,155 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Portland
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Santa Monica, Portland is:
  Homeowner
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  58.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  27.1% higher
  Commute
  50.6% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
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  Personal
  3.9% higher
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