Riverside, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 16.6% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $55,074 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Portland
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Riverside, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  47.7% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher