Boston, Massachusetts vs. Surry, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surry, Maine is 35.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,695 in Surry, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surry, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Surry
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Surry, ME
Compared to Boston, Surry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  39.2% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower