Cost of Living Calculator - New Bedford, Massachusetts vs Portland, Maine


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 9.2% more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $54,585 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than New Bedford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Portland
than in New Bedford, Massachusetts
New Bedford, MA vs Portland, ME
Compared to New Bedford, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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