Simi Valley, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.3% cheaper than Simi Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,486 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Simi Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Simi Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Portland
than in Simi Valley, California
Simi Valley, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Simi Valley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  30.7% lower
  Health
  15.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher