Walnut Creek, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 43.4% cheaper than Walnut Creek, California.

You would need a salary of $56,572 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Walnut Creek, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Walnut Creek, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Walnut Creek, California
Walnut Creek, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Walnut Creek, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower