Cost of Living Calculator - South Portland, Maine vs Boston, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 40.2% more expensive than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $28,044 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Boston
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs Boston, MA
Compared to South Portland, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% higher
  Commute
  73.9% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% higher

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