Swampscott, Massachusetts vs. Biddeford, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Biddeford, Maine is 27.3% cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $36,357 in Biddeford, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Swampscott, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Biddeford, Maine is cheaper than Swampscott, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Biddeford
than in Swampscott, Massachusetts
Swampscott, MA vs. Biddeford, ME
Compared to Swampscott, Biddeford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower