Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 6.5% more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $151,187 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Worcester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Portland
than in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Worcester, Portland is:
  Homeowner
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  6.5% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  1.8% higher
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