Cost of Living Calculator - Penobscot, Maine vs Worcester, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 10.9% more expensive than Penobscot, Maine.

You would need a salary of $55,432 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Penobscot, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Penobscot, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Worcester
than in Penobscot, Maine
Penobscot, ME vs Worcester, MA
Compared to Penobscot, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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