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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.
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• 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:
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  9.2% higher
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  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
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  Utilities
  13.8% lower
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
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  Personal
  5.6% higher
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