Hampden, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 67.1% more expensive than Hampden, Maine.

You would need a salary of $417,756 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampden, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Hampden, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Boston
than in Hampden, Maine
Hampden, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Hampden, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  219.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  32.7% higher