Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 26.4% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,220 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Portland
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Pittsfield, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Pittsfield, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  4.2% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher