Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 28.9% cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $192,072 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Portland
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Scituate, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower