What is a pro or con of living in Rancho San Diego, Californiacompared to South Portland, Maine?

Median Home Cost is 73% more expensive in Rancho San Diego.

What salary do I need to live in Rancho San Diego, California copmared to South Portland, Maine?

A salary of $100,000 in South Portland, Maine should increase to $136,929 in Rancho San Diego, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH PORTLAND vs. RANCHO SAN DIEGO
Cost of Living Comparison

South Portland, Maine vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rancho San Diego, California is 36.9% more expensive than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $136,929 in Rancho San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rancho San Diego, California is more expensive than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Rancho San Diego
than in South Portland, Maine

South Portland, ME vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

Compared to South Portland, Rancho San Diego is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

84.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

65.6% higher

Health

1.7% lower

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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South Portland, Maine vs. Rancho San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Portland, ME vs. Rancho San Diego, CA

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