Cost of Living Calculator - Chatham, Massachusetts vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 33.1% cheaper than Chatham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $50,194 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Chatham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Chatham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Portland
than in Chatham, Massachusetts
Chatham, MA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Chatham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.1% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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