Cost of Living Calculator - Sierra City, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.5% more expensive than Sierra City, California.

You would need a salary of $82,118 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra City, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Sierra City, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Portland
than in Sierra City, California
Sierra City, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Sierra City, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% higher
      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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  21.6% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher

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