Boston, Massachusetts vs. Falmouth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Falmouth, Maine is 10.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $71,395 in Falmouth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Falmouth, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Falmouth
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Falmouth, ME
Compared to Boston, Falmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower