Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Houlton, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houlton, Maine is 44.9% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $27,569 in Houlton, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houlton, Maine is cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Houlton
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts
Gloucester, MA vs. Houlton, ME
Compared to Gloucester, Houlton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  29.4% lower
  Health
  33.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower