Portland, Maine vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 92.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $182,529 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in San Jose
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Portland, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
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  92.1% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  97.6% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
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  Personal
  3.0% lower
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