Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 31.6% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,199 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Portland
than in Somerville, Massachusetts
Somerville, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to Somerville, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower