Newburyport, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 21.5% cheaper than Newburyport, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,263 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Newburyport, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Portland
than in Newburyport, Massachusetts
Newburyport, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Newburyport, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower