Cost of Living Calculator - Needles, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.6% more expensive than Needles, California.

You would need a salary of $95,696 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Needles, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Needles, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Portland
than in Needles, California
Needles, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Needles, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% higher
      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
  19.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  289.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher

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