Fort Kent, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 96.2% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $156,931 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
234% more expensive in Boston
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Fort Kent, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.2% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  108.9% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.2% higher