Oakland, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 36.6% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $31,700 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Portland
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Oakland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
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  Personal
  3.2% lower
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