Boston, Massachusetts vs. Rockport, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rockport, Maine is 33.5% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,246 in Rockport, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rockport, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Rockport
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Rockport, ME
Compared to Boston, Rockport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.9% lower