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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 22.7% cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $826,885 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Dedham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Dedham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Portland
than in Dedham, Massachusetts
Dedham, MA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Dedham, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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