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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 7.1% cheaper than Bellingham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $46,470 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Bellingham, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Portland
than in Bellingham, Massachusetts
Bellingham, MA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Bellingham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower

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