Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Rosa, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 21.1% cheaper than Santa Rosa, California.

You would need a salary of $59,144 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Rosa, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Santa Rosa, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Portland
than in Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Santa Rosa, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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