Portland, Maine vs. Braintree Town, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Braintree Town, Massachusetts is 29.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $75,156 in Braintree Town, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Braintree Town, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Braintree Town
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Braintree Town, MA
Compared to Portland, Braintree Town is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  74.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher