Portland, Maine vs. Concord, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Concord, California is 29.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $64,522 in Concord, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Concord, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Concord
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Concord, CA
Compared to Portland, Concord is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  68.5% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher