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


The cost of living in Monrovia, California is 50.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $437 in Monrovia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monrovia, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Monrovia
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Monrovia, CA
Compared to Portland, Monrovia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  108.5% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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