Portland, Maine vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 113.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $181,014 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Portland, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% higher
      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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  287.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  55.4% higher
  Health
  29.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher