Rumford, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 108.7% more expensive than Rumford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $62,612 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Rumford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Rumford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
286% more expensive in Boston
than in Rumford, Maine
Rumford, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Rumford, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  108.7% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  566.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  86.4% higher
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.9% higher