Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Portland, Michigan


The cost of living in Portland, Michigan is 43.2% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,585 in Portland, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Michigan is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Portland
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Portland, MI
Compared to Boston, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.4% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.6% lower

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