Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Fall River, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 8.4% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $45,800 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fall River, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fall River
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Fall River, MA
Compared to Portland, Fall River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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