Cost of Living Calculator - San Luis Obispo, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 27.7% cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California.

You would need a salary of $36,167 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Luis Obispo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than San Luis Obispo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Portland
than in San Luis Obispo, California
San Luis Obispo, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to San Luis Obispo, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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