Cost of Living Calculator - San Juan Capistrano, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 34.7% cheaper than San Juan Capistrano, California.

You would need a salary of $39,196 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Juan Capistrano, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than San Juan Capistrano, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Portland
than in San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to San Juan Capistrano, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.7% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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