Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs East Los Angeles, California


The cost of living in East Los Angeles, California is 29.1% more expensive than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $96,801 in East Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Los Angeles, California is more expensive than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in East Los Angeles
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs East Los Angeles, CA
Compared to South Portland, East Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  110.2% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower

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