Cost of Living Calculator - Machias, Maine vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 104.0% more expensive than Machias, Maine.

You would need a salary of $153,006 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Machias, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Machias, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
335% more expensive in Boston
than in Machias, Maine
Machias, ME vs Boston, MA
Compared to Machias, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  319.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.1% higher
  Commute
  86.4% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  36.5% higher

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