What is a pro or con of living in Portland, Mainecompared to Carlisle, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 60% cheaper in Portland.

What salary do I need to live in Portland, Maine copmared to Carlisle, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Carlisle, Massachusetts could decrease to $30,742 in Portland, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARLISLE vs. PORTLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 38.5% cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,742 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Portland
than in Carlisle, Massachusetts

Carlisle, MA vs. Portland, ME

Compared to Carlisle, Portland is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

30.2% lower

Health

1.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carlisle, MA vs. Portland, ME

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