Irvine, California vs. Sanford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sanford, Maine is 47.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $8 in Sanford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sanford, Maine is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Sanford
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. Sanford, ME
Compared to Irvine, Sanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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