Rochester, Massachusetts vs. Gorham, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gorham, Maine is 17.3% cheaper than Rochester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $82,661 in Gorham, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gorham, Maine is cheaper than Rochester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Gorham
than in Rochester, Massachusetts
Rochester, MA vs. Gorham, ME
Compared to Rochester, Gorham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  1.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher