Boston, Massachusetts vs. Westbrook, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westbrook, Maine is 31.7% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,150 in Westbrook, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westbrook, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Westbrook
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Westbrook, ME
Compared to Boston, Westbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  39.0% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower