Portland, Maine vs. National City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in National City, California is 22.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $121,984 in National City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, National City, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in National City
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. National City, CA
Compared to Portland, National City is:
  Homeowner
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  22.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  66.2% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
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  Personal
  2.0% lower
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