Oakland, California vs. Freeport, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Freeport, Maine is 30.0% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $52,479 in Freeport, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Freeport, Maine is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Freeport
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Freeport, ME
Compared to Oakland, Freeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower