Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 8.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,600 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
28% cheaper in Cape Elizabeth
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Boston, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  37.6% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.3% lower