Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Mount Desert, Maine


The cost of living in Mount Desert, Maine is 10.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $44,687 in Mount Desert, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Desert, Maine is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
51% cheaper in Mount Desert
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Mount_Desert, ME
Compared to Boston, Mount_Desert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  31.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.3% lower

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