San Rafael, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 48.5% cheaper than San Rafael, California.

You would need a salary of $38,604 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in San Rafael, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than San Rafael, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Portland
than in San Rafael, California
San Rafael, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to San Rafael, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  35.6% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
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  Personal
  14.0% lower
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