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


The cost of living in Hercules, California is 60.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $105,576 in Hercules, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hercules, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Hercules
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Hercules, CA
Compared to Portland, Hercules is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.0% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.9% lower
  Commute
  86.6% higher
  Health
  33.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher

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