Boston, Massachusetts vs. South Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Portland, Maine is 28.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,814 in South Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Portland, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in South Portland
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. South Portland, ME
Compared to Boston, South Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
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  Personal
  16.7% lower
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