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


The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 2.9% cheaper than Rutland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $135,872 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Rutland, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Portland
than in Rutland, Massachusetts
Rutland, MA vs Portland, ME
Compared to Rutland, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher

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