Claremont, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.5% cheaper than Claremont, California.

You would need a salary of $33,766 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Claremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Claremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portland
than in Claremont, California
Claremont, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Claremont, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher