Cost of Living Calculator - Morro Bay, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.7% cheaper than Morro Bay, California.

You would need a salary of $54,215 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Morro Bay, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Morro Bay, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Portland
than in Morro Bay, California
Morro Bay, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Morro Bay, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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)
  51.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher

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