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PORTLAND vs. PALM DESERT
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Palm Desert, California

The cost of living in Palm Desert, California is 10.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,183 in Palm Desert, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Desert, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Palm Desert
than in Portland, Maine

Portland, ME vs Palm Desert, CA

Compared to Portland, Palm Desert is:

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10.4% higher

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10.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

64.7% higher

Health

3.5% lower

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Personal

2.7% lower

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