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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $55,313 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% cheaper in Portland
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Palmdale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  57.5% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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