Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Menlo Park, California


The cost of living in Menlo Park, California is 217.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $158,687 in Menlo Park, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Menlo Park, California is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
448% more expensive in Menlo Park
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Menlo_Park, CA
Compared to Portland, Menlo_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  217.3% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  635.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  81.0% higher
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher

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