Peabody, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.5% cheaper than Peabody, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $132,502 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Peabody, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Peabody, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Portland
than in Peabody, Massachusetts
Peabody, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Peabody, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  20.7% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower

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