Sunnyvale, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 60.1% cheaper than Sunnyvale, California.

You would need a salary of $0 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunnyvale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Sunnyvale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Portland
than in Sunnyvale, California
Sunnyvale, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Sunnyvale, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.1% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher