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


The cost of living in Highland, California is 1.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $76,072 in Highland, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highland, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Highland
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Highland, CA
Compared to Portland, Highland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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