Orrington, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 70.6% more expensive than Orrington, Maine.

You would need a salary of $170,634 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Orrington, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Orrington, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Boston
than in Orrington, Maine
Orrington, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Orrington, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.6% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.9% higher