Penobscot, Maine vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 61.8% more expensive than Penobscot, Maine.

You would need a salary of $32,363 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Penobscot, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Penobscot, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Boston
than in Penobscot, Maine
Penobscot, ME vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Penobscot, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.4% higher