Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 74.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $19,391 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Portland
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Palo Alto, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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