Eureka, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.4% more expensive than Eureka, California.

You would need a salary of $54,215 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Eureka, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Eureka, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Portland
than in Eureka, California
Eureka, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Eureka, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% higher
      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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  1.2% higher
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher