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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 29.3% cheaper than Benicia, California.

You would need a salary of $35,344 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Benicia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Benicia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Portland
than in Benicia, California
Benicia, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Benicia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher

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