Boston, Massachusetts vs. St. George, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. George, Maine is 36.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,263 in St. George, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. George, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in St. George
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. St. George, ME
Compared to Boston, St. George is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower