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


The cost of living in Buxton, Maine is 31.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,322 in Buxton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buxton, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Buxton
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Buxton, ME
Compared to Boston, Buxton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  1.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower

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