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


The cost of living in Whittier, California is 33.9% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $66,935 in Whittier, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whittier, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Whittier
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Whittier, CA
Compared to Portland, Whittier is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  111.6% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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