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


The cost of living in Bakersfield, California is 7.6% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $46,202 in Bakersfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersfield, California is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Bakersfield
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Bakersfield, CA
Compared to Portland, Bakersfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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