Portland, Maine vs. Pepperell, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pepperell, Massachusetts is 12.3% more expensive than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,166 in Pepperell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pepperell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Pepperell
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Pepperell, MA
Compared to Portland, Pepperell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  43.5% higher
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher