Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs Santa Clara, California


The cost of living in Santa Clara, California is 114.9% more expensive than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $161,226 in Santa Clara, California to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clara, California is more expensive than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
231% more expensive in Santa Clara
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs Santa Clara, CA
Compared to South Portland, Santa Clara is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  114.9% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  332.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% lower
  Commute
  85.4% higher
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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