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PORTLAND vs. SAN FRANCISCO
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Portland, Maine vs. San Francisco, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in San Francisco, California is
118.1%
more expensive
than Portland, Maine.
You would need a salary of
$163,539
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
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
118.1% higher
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.8% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
345.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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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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