Cost of Living Calculator - Acton, Massachusetts vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 25.4% cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $149,103 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Acton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Acton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Acton, Massachusetts
Acton, MA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Acton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower

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