Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 54.1% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $22,930 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
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  51.7% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower

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