Fremont, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 49.5% cheaper than Fremont, California.

You would need a salary of $75,710 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fremont, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Fremont, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Portland
than in Fremont, California
Fremont, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Fremont, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower