Portland, Connecticut vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 44.8% more expensive than Portland, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $108,608 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Medford
than in Portland, Connecticut
Portland, CT vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Portland, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  25.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.7% higher