Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.3% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,205 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Portland
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Lowell, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  13.3% lower
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