Torrance, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 40.4% cheaper than Torrance, California.

You would need a salary of $29,776 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Torrance, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Torrance, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Portland
than in Torrance, California
Torrance, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Torrance, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  50.4% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher