Palmer Town, Massachusetts vs. Penobscot, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penobscot, Maine is 2.2% more expensive than Palmer Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,078 in Penobscot, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmer Town, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Penobscot, Maine is more expensive than Palmer Town, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Penobscot
than in Palmer Town, Massachusetts
Palmer Town, MA vs. Penobscot, ME
Compared to Palmer Town, Penobscot is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher