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PORTLAND vs. BOSTON
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Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Boston, Massachusetts
The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is
37.1%
more expensive
than Portland, Maine.
You would need a salary of
$301,551
in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is
more expensive
than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Boston
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Boston, MA
Compared to Portland, Boston is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.1% higher
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Food
0.1% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
94.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
13.7% higher
Commute
72.5% higher
Health
0.9% lower
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Personal
19.5% higher
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