Portland, Maine vs. Dover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Massachusetts is 93.8% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $96,917 in Dover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Dover
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Dover, MA
Compared to Portland, Dover is:
  Homeowner
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  93.8% higher
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  274.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  70.4% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
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  Personal
  6.9% higher
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