Riverside, California vs. Orono, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Orono, Maine is 34.9% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $52,081 in Orono, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Orono, Maine is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Orono
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Orono, ME
Compared to Riverside, Orono is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower