Milton, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 34.3% cheaper than Milton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $47,309 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Milton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Milton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Portland
than in Milton, Massachusetts
Milton, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Milton, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower