Cost of Living Calculator - Los Angeles, California vs South Portland, Maine


The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 37.9% cheaper than Los Angeles, California.

You would need a salary of $87,545 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Los Angeles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Los Angeles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in South Portland
than in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA vs South Portland, ME
Compared to Los Angeles, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  54.1% lower
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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