Portland, Maine vs. Taunton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Taunton, Massachusetts is 1.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $78,499 in Taunton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Taunton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Taunton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Taunton, MA
Compared to Portland, Taunton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  23.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower