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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 24.6% cheaper than Folsom, California.

You would need a salary of $37,703 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Folsom, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Folsom, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Portland
than in Folsom, California
Folsom, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Folsom, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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