Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Stanford, California


The cost of living in Stanford, California is 295.4% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $257,003 in Stanford, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Stanford, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
491% more expensive in Stanford
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Stanford, CA
Compared to Portland, Stanford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  295.4% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  842.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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