Braintree Town, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 22.8% cheaper than Braintree Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,586 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Braintree Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Braintree Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Portland
than in Braintree Town, Massachusetts
Braintree Town, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Braintree Town, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower