Richmond, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 28.9% cheaper than Richmond, California.

You would need a salary of $83,943 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Richmond, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Portland
than in Richmond, California
Richmond, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Richmond, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% lower
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  42.6% lower
  Health
  25.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower