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


The cost of living in Poway, California is 56.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,150 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
121% more expensive in Poway
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Poway, CA
Compared to Portland, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  58.9% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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