Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Adams, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Adams, Massachusetts is 23.0% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $38,517 in Adams, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Adams, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Adams
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Adams, MA
Compared to Portland, Adams is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower

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