San Jose, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 48.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $41,637 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Portland
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to San Jose, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
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  Personal
  3.1% higher
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