Portland, Maine vs. Provincetown, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Provincetown, Massachusetts is 32.9% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $146,175 in Provincetown, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Provincetown, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Provincetown
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Provincetown, MA
Compared to Portland, Provincetown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  25.1% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher