Wales, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 13.3% more expensive than Wales, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,630 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wales, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Wales, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Portland
than in Wales, Massachusetts
Wales, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Wales, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher