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SAN FRANCISCO vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Francisco, California vs. Portland, Maine
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Portland, Maine is
54.1%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$45,861
in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Portland
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to San Francisco, Portland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
54.1% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
4.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
77.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
5.3% higher
Commute
51.7% lower
Health
21.2% lower
Taxes
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Personal
10.4% lower
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