Cost of Living Calculator - Bristol, Maine vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 53.7% more expensive than Bristol, Maine.

You would need a salary of $153,707 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bristol, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bristol, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Boston
than in Bristol, Maine
Bristol, ME vs Boston, MA
Compared to Bristol, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% higher
      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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  93.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.7% higher

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