Visalia, California vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.4% more expensive than Visalia, California.

You would need a salary of $92,977 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Visalia, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Visalia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Portland
than in Visalia, California
Visalia, CA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Visalia, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  12.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher