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


The cost of living in Northampton, Massachusetts is 5.7% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $70,710 in Northampton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northampton, Massachusetts is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Northampton
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Northampton, MA
Compared to Portland, Northampton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower

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