Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 32.1% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $44,109 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Portland
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Lake Forest, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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