Castine, Maine vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 79.8% more expensive than Castine, Maine.

You would need a salary of $89,912 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Castine, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Castine, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Brookline
than in Castine, Maine
Castine, ME vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Castine, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.8% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  70.0% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% higher