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


The cost of living in Wakefield, Massachusetts is 31.8% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $65,907 in Wakefield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wakefield, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Wakefield
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Wakefield, MA
Compared to Portland, Wakefield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  35.6% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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