Portland, Maine vs. Brattleboro, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brattleboro, Vermont is 14.8% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $63,874 in Brattleboro, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brattleboro, Vermont is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Brattleboro
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Brattleboro, VT
Compared to Portland, Brattleboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  42.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower