Cost of Living Calculator - Auburn, Maine vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 72.2% more expensive than Auburn, Maine.

You would need a salary of $103,300 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Auburn, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
160% more expensive in Boston
than in Auburn, Maine
Auburn, ME vs Boston, MA
Compared to Auburn, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.2% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  286.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  69.8% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.7% higher

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