Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Bethel, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethel, Maine is 29.3% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,353 in Bethel, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethel, Maine is cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Bethel
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Bethel, ME
Compared to Gloucester, Bethel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower