Marlborough, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 8.3% cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,861 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Marlborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Marlborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Portland
than in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Marlborough, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Marlborough, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  23.9% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower