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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Santa Barbara, California

The cost of living in Santa Barbara, California is 94.7% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $486,824 in Santa Barbara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
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• Overall, Santa Barbara, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
238% more expensive in Santa Barbara
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Santa Barbara, CA
Compared to Portland, Santa Barbara is:
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  94.7% higher
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  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.4% higher
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  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  25.1% higher
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  Personal
  5.1% lower
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