Cost of Living Calculator - Alhambra, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.8% cheaper than Alhambra, California.

You would need a salary of $282,106 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Alhambra, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Alhambra, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portland
than in Alhambra, California
Alhambra, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Alhambra, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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