Portland, Maine vs. Sharon, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sharon, Massachusetts is 36.5% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $68,231 in Sharon, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sharon, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Sharon
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Sharon, MA
Compared to Portland, Sharon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  82.9% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher