Portland, Maine vs. Santa Clara, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 110.1% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $277,330 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Santa Clara, CA
Compared to Portland, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  110.1% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  317.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  83.9% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower