Cambria, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 31.0% cheaper than Cambria, California.

You would need a salary of $68,989 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Cambria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Portland
than in Cambria, California
Cambria, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Cambria, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher