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SANTA CRUZ vs. PORTLAND
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Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Portland, Maine
The cost of living in Portland, Maine is
45.0%
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California.
You would need a salary of
$27,500
in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is
cheaper
than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Portland
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Santa Cruz, Portland is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
45.0% lower
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, Taxes not Considered
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Food
0.2% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
66.0% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.8% higher
Commute
30.9% lower
Health
17.1% lower
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Personal
3.3% higher
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