Long Island, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 21.0% more expensive than Long Island, Maine.

You would need a salary of $90,733 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Island, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Long Island, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Boston
than in Long Island, Maine
Long Island, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Long Island, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  61.1% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher