South Hadley, Massachusetts vs. Portland, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portland, Maine is 14.3% more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,150 in Portland, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portland, Maine is more expensive than South Hadley, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Portland
than in South Hadley, Massachusetts
South Hadley, MA vs. Portland, ME
Compared to South Hadley, Portland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher