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


The cost of living in Malden, Massachusetts is 23.6% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $92,697 in Malden, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Malden, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Malden
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Malden, MA
Compared to Portland, Malden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  52.2% higher
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher

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