Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Imperial Beach, California


The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 38.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $75,891 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Imperial Beach, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Imperial Beach, CA
Compared to Portland, Imperial Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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