Cost of Living Calculator - South Lake Tahoe, California vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 20.6% cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California.

You would need a salary of $59,564 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South Lake Tahoe, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than South Lake Tahoe, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Portland
than in South Lake Tahoe, California
South Lake Tahoe, CA vs Portland, ME
Compared to South Lake Tahoe, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  29.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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