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


The cost of living in Dracut, Massachusetts is 9.0% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $87,224 in Dracut, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dracut, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in Dracut
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Dracut, MA
Compared to Portland, Dracut is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  33.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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