Boston, Massachusetts vs. Swans Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swans Island, Maine is 37.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,508 in Swans Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swans Island, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Swans Island
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Swans Island, ME
Compared to Boston, Swans Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.9% lower

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