Wellesley, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 52.6% cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $35,561 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Wellesley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Portland
than in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Wellesley, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Wellesley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower