Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Long Island, Maine


The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 17.3% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $148,787 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Island, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Long Island
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Long Island, ME
Compared to Boston, Long Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower

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