Berkeley, California vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 54.1% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $45,909 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in South Portland
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Berkeley, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower