Lewiston, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 78.2% more expensive than Lewiston, Maine.

You would need a salary of $89,082 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewiston, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Lewiston, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in Boston
than in Lewiston, Maine
Lewiston, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Lewiston, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  306.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  71.4% higher
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% higher