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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs San Francisco, California

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 118.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $283,467 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs San Francisco, CA
Compared to Portland, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
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  118.1% higher
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  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  345.6% higher
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  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  107.1% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
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  Personal
  11.6% higher
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